Authorities in Ohio are searching for a gunman who killed one person and injured five others during a shooting at a cosmetics warehouse in New Albany on February 5, 2025. The suspect, identified as Bruce Reginald Foster III, opened fire while on duty at the KDC/One warehouse, which had approximately 150 employees present at the time.
- Gunman killed one, injured five in Ohio.
- Suspect identified as Bruce Reginald Foster III.
- Shooting occurred during work shift at warehouse.
- Police recovered one handgun at crime scene.
- No immediate motive established for attack.
- Authorities believe suspect poses no community danger.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. local time when police received reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found people fleeing the building; however, the suspect had already escaped. Police Chief Greg Jones stated that there were no prior conflicts reported involving Foster during his shift.
Authorities recovered one handgun from the crime scene and do not believe any other weapons were involved or that Foster had accomplices. The victims’ identities and conditions remain undisclosed as investigations continue.
- Victims: One deceased; five hospitalized.
- Location: KDC/One beauty brand warehouse in New Albany.
- Time of incident: Approximately 10:30 p.m. local time on February 4.
Sloan Spalding, mayor of New Albany, confirmed that multiple agencies are collaborating to apprehend Foster and emphasized that they do not consider him a threat to the wider community. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to determine the motive behind this tragic event.
This shooting marks a significant tragedy for both the victims’ families and the community as authorities strive to bring justice while ensuring public safety amidst ongoing investigations into potential motives behind such violent acts.
