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At least 7 reported killed in Milwaukee brewery shooting | |
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Seven people are reportedly dead following a shooting rampage by a former employee at the Miller Coors Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The shooter, who was reportedly fired from the plant, is among the dead. | |
The shooting unfolded near Building 4 at the MillerCoors headquarters on West Highland Boulevard, according to initial reports in local media. The attacker has reportedly been neutralized. | |
The shooter is a former MillerCoors employee who was fired earlier that day, WBBM-TV reported, citing a law enforcement source. He allegedly returned to the plant with a gun and a silencer and opened fire on his former coworkers. The gunman may have accessed the plant using a stolen name tag, the source said. | |
Emergency personnel, including dozens of police cars, SWAT teams, armored vehicles, and several ambulances, are on the scene. A bomb squad has reportedly arrived on the scene. | Emergency personnel, including dozens of police cars, SWAT teams, armored vehicles, and several ambulances, are on the scene. A bomb squad has reportedly arrived on the scene. |
Milwaukee Police have only confirmed they are “investigating a critical incident” at the MillerCoors headquarters. | Milwaukee Police have only confirmed they are “investigating a critical incident” at the MillerCoors headquarters. |
MillerCoors confirmed the incident and has ordered employees to find a safe place to hide. Nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown, but have been given the all-clear. | |
MillerCoors’ massive campus, called Miller Valley, spans the equivalent of several city blocks and includes warehouses, corporate offices, and the landmark “Miller Caves,” as well as the production facility where the shooting occurred. | |
Making beer is a major part of Milwaukee’s history - it’s referred to as “Brew City” - and the shooting is likely to affect residents deeply. | |
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