FedEx shooting: ‘Multiple victims’ after shots fired at facility near Indianapolis airport
‘At least nine dead and up to 60 injured’ after a gunman goes on a rampage at a FedEx facility near Indianapolis Airport before killing himself
- A number of people have been taken to hospital for their injuries late Thursday evening, police confirmed
- Officers say they came in contact with an active shooter after they were called shortly after 11pm
- The male gunman is understood to have taken his own life; police do not think there is an active threat
- Two eyewitnesses report seeing a man getting a gun from the trunk of his car; one saw a body on the floor
- Initial reports suggest the shooting took place inside and outside the facility with one victim shot in her car
- All available chaplains in the area have been called to help with the incident, local media reports
- FedEx called the shooting ‘tragic’ in a statement, adding: ‘Our thoughts are with all those who are affected’
Police have confirmed at least eight people have died and up to 60 have been injured in a ‘mass casualty’ shooting at a FedEx facility near Indianapolis airport.
Officers say they found ‘multiple victims’ with apparent gunshot wounds and a number of people have been taken to hospital for their injuries late Thursday evening.
At around 3 a.m. on Friday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Officer Genae Cook later told reporters at the scene four people were transported by ambulance with one in critical condition to hospitals. Some were injured and treated at the scene before being released.
‘This is very heartbreaking,’ Cook said. She told reporters that police officers came in contact with an active shooter after they were called shortly after 11pm on Thursday.
The male gunman is understood to have taken his own life. Police reported finding the alleged shooter’s body at 11:23 p.m. local time.
Two eyewitnesses report seeing a man getting a gun from the trunk of his car. One worker told local media they saw a body on the floor.
Images from the scene show a heavy police presence. Initial reports suggest that the shooting took place both inside the facility and outside in a parking lot.
All available chaplains in the area have been called to help with the incident.
Officer Cook encouraged anyone who was at the scene to contact the local police, or for those working in the facility to get in touch with their supervisor to let them know if they are safe.
FedEx called the shooting ‘tragic’ in a statement, adding: ‘We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected. We are working to gather more information and are cooperating with investigating authorities.’
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Police are investigating a ‘mass casualty’ shooting at FedEx facility near Indianapolis airport, pictured
IMPD officers say they found ‘multiple victims’, 13News reports. It is not known many people have been injured
Police say they came in contact with an active shooter after they were called shortly after 11pm The male gunman is understood to have taken his own life
Images from the scene show a heavy police presence. Law enforcement were called to the scene at around 11pm local time
Law enforcement were called to the scene at around 11pm local time, according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Genae Cook.
Police dispatch audio details how one caller heard 10 shots before alerting law enforcement; another told cops there was a ‘possible person laying shot near security in the front entrance of the building’.
One victim’s uncle told Fox59 his niece had been sitting in her car when a gunman opened fire on her. He said she was recovering in hospital.
WRTV reports that workers hid under conveyor belts during the incident.
The facility employs more than 4,500 people; it is the company’s second largest hub in the world.
Pictures from a Holiday Inn near the airport showed family members of those who work in the facility waiting to hear an update about their loved ones.
Some said employees aren’t allowed to have their phones with them while working shifts at the facility, making it difficult to contact them, WTHR-TV reported.
Pictured: A statement released by FedEx following the news of the shooting
Jeremiah Miller had just finished his shift at the facility when he heard up to 10 shots.
He told WISH: ‘I saw a man with a submachine gun of some sort, an automatic rifle, and he was firing in the open.’
Sgt. John Perrine, of Indiana State police, had tweeted: ‘I-70 is closed in both directions between I-465 and Ronald Regan Pkwy due to police activity in the area. Please seek alternate routes.’ The interstate is now reopen.
Anyone with loved ones who work at facility that cannot be reached are asked to go to the Holiday Inn at 8555 Stansted Drive.
In the early hours of Friday morning, FedEx released a statement saying the company was working to learn more information about the shooting.
Two eyewitnesses report seeing a man getting a gun from the trunk of his car. One worker said they saw a body on the floor
Two eyewitnesses report seeing a man getting a gun from the trunk of his car
Images from the scene show a heavy police presence. Initial reports suggest that the shooting took place inside the facility and outside in a parking lot
Police are investigating a shooting at FedEx facility near Indianapolis airport, according to reports Thursday (stock image)
