NEW ALBANY, Ohio — A second victim has died following a shooting at a New Albany warehouse on February 6, 2025. City officials confirmed that Shakhar Chapagai, 30, was pronounced dead after being hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the incident.
- Second victim, Shakhar Chapagai, has died.
- Four others hospitalized; conditions unknown.
- Suspect Bruce Reginald Foster III charged.
- Shooting occurred at New Albany warehouse.
- Police arrived within four minutes of reports.
- No clear motive for the shooting yet.
The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at KDC/One on Smiths Mill Road North. Police responded within four minutes of receiving reports of an active shooter and found six individuals who had been shot. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene; their identity has not yet been released.
Authorities have identified Bruce Reginald Foster III as the suspect in this case. He is charged with aggravated murder according to a warrant filed in Licking County Court of Common Pleas. It remains unclear if additional charges will be brought against him. Foster reportedly worked at the warehouse prior to the shooting and left the scene using a rideshare service shortly after officers arrived.
- Shakhar Chapagai was pronounced dead at Mount Carmel East at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday.
- Four other victims are currently hospitalized; their conditions are unknown.
- The first deceased victim’s identity has not been disclosed by authorities.
New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones stated that initial investigations suggest the shooting may have been targeted but no clear motive has been established yet. Employees interviewed reported no prior confrontations involving Foster before the incident took place.
This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety and gun violence in communities across North America. As investigations continue, further updates regarding both the victims’ conditions and legal proceedings against Foster are anticipated.
