New Albany, OH – A tragic workplace shooting at the KDC/One warehouse in New Albany, Ohio, has left two people dead and four others injured. Authorities have identified one of the victims as 30-year-old Shakhar Chapagai, who was pronounced dead at a hospital in Columbus late Wednesday night. The other deceased victim was found at the scene when law enforcement arrived, but officials have not yet released their identity. The violent attack took place late Tuesday night at the facility, located in an industrial area within Licking County.
Police identified the suspect as 28-year-old Bruce Reginald Foster III, an employee at KDC/One. Reports indicate that he had been working his shift as usual before suddenly opening fire, causing chaos among the 150 employees inside the facility at the time. Authorities say there were no prior arguments or signs of unusual behavior before the shooting. Due to the regular noise inside the warehouse, some workers were unaware of what was happening until officers arrived.
Following the attack, Foster managed to escape the scene using a rideshare vehicle, prompting an urgent manhunt. After 12 hours of intense searching, law enforcement tracked him down in the Weinland Park neighborhood of Columbus, near The Ohio State University campus. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Foster has been charged with one count of aggravated murder and is set to appear in Licking County Common Pleas Court in Newark at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation progresses. Authorities have not yet provided updates on the conditions of the surviving victims. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies, including federal investigators, continue to examine the motive behind the attack and review security measures at the warehouse.
The tragic shooting has left the New Albany community in shock, with workers and residents mourning the loss of their colleagues. KDC/One, a manufacturer of beauty and personal care products, has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. Officials urge anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue to piece together the details of this senseless act of violence.