What you need to know
- Chester police said two people were killed and three were injured in a shooting at a linen business in the Delaware County city early Wednesday.
- “A disgruntled employee entered a linen shop (Delaware County Linen Shop behind us) and shot and killed five people, including five co-workers,” said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollstamer. The statement was made at a press conference held near the scene.
- The suspected gunman was arrested by police from a nearby trainer, authorities said.
At least two employees were killed and three others were injured in a workplace shooting at a family-owned linen factory in Chester, Pennsylvania, Delaware County authorities said Wednesday.
'Disgruntled' employee opens fire at Delaware County business
“This is a story that happens all too often across the United States,” Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said at a morning news conference, calling the shooting an “absolute tragedy.” Told. “A disgruntled employee entered a linen store (the Delaware County linen store behind us) and shot and killed five people, including five of his co-workers.”
Delaware County dispatchers said officers were dispatched to the Delaware County Linen Co. on West 4th Street near Hayes Street around 8:30 a.m. The family-owned company is a linen rental and laundry services company that has been in business since 1988, according to its website. It primarily serves restaurants, country clubs, hotels and other businesses in Pennsylvania and some neighboring states.
At least five people were shot after leaving for work, and two were killed, Stollsteimer said. Investigators say the shootings took place inside and outside the store, and a handgun was used.
“This is a sad situation,” Chester Police Chief Stephen Gretzky said.
At least two employees were killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a family-owned linen store in Chester, Pennsylvania, Delaware County authorities said Wednesday.
Chester police officers rushed one of the shooting victims to the hospital.
Stolsteimer called on people to pray for the souls of the three injured at the hospital.
An employee who was in the store at the time of the shooting told NBC10's Rosemary Connors that the gunfire came as a surprise, as many people work early at the business.
Stollsteimer said the suspected shooter — an “angry” worker — had had problems with co-workers in the past, but there was no indication that a shooting had occurred.
“This is a terrible tragedy that is being felt right now by this entire community,” Stollsteimer said.
Police in a nearby town arrest suspect of shooting
The police prosecutor's office said the suspected gunman, who worked at the store, was in police custody, but there was no longer a threat.
Gretzky said police in nearby Trainor, Pennsylvania, stopped the suspect's car after the description of the suspect's car was released.
Police from other police departments say there is a countywide response at the scene, so a heavy police presence is expected to continue in the area.
Minutes after the shooting, officers were seen opening the door to the store with their guns drawn.
