In Chester, Pennsylvania, a tragic incident took place on Wednesday morning when an employee of a local business opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others. According to reports, the suspect had a history of making threats and was taken into custody after the shooting took place at Delaware County Linen.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer expressed his condolences for the loss of life, stating that the two victims were simply innocent employees who had shown up for work that day. The motive behind the shooting and whether the victims were specifically targeted remain unclear at this time. The suspect attempted to flee the scene in a black Hyundai but was apprehended by a responding police officer from Trainer, Pennsylvania. A firearm was discovered in the suspect’s vehicle, but it is not clear if it was used in the shooting.
One of the victims was reportedly a supervisor at the business, although their condition remains unknown. The three injured individuals are said to be in serious condition, struggling to recover from their wounds. As more information becomes available, this story continues to develop, and updates will be provided as necessary. WPVI-TV holds the copyright to this report, all rights reserved.
