A shooting on Tuesday night at a cosmetics warehouse in New Albany, Ohio, left one person dead and five others injured. Authorities reported that the victims were transported to nearby hospitals, but details on their conditions were not immediately available. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. at a warehouse belonging to a company that manufactures cosmetics and toiletries.
New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones described the shooting as a “targeted type of attack,” but reassured the public that there is no ongoing general threat. According to Josh Poland, a spokesperson for the city of New Albany, the suspect is no longer believed to be inside the building. Police have identified a person of interest and are actively working to locate them for questioning. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
Approximately 150 people were evacuated from the warehouse and taken to a nearby building for safety, said Jones. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting, and further details regarding the identities of the victims and the specific circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
The shooting has shocked the community, and law enforcement officials continue to work to piece together what led to this tragedy. They are urging anyone with information to come forward. As of now, the focus remains on locating the person of interest, and police are confident that there is no immediate danger to the public at large.
