Crime
30-year-old Shakhar Chapagai killed in New Albany mass shooting
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Authorities have identified one of the two victims who died following a workplace shooting at the KDC/One facility in New Albany.
According to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, 30-year-old Shakhar Chapagai was pronounced dead at 10:33 p.m. Wednesday at a hospital in Columbus.
The identity of the second deceased victim—who was found dead at the scene when law enforcement arrived—has not yet been released.
The shooting occurred late Tuesday night at the KDC/One warehouse, located in an industrial area of New Albany within Licking County.
A total of six people were shot during the attack.
Authorities state that the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Bruce Reginald Foster III, was an employee at the facility.
Reports indicate that he had been working for several hours before he suddenly opened fire. Foster then fled the scene using a rideshare vehicle.
Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting. Police noted that there were no signs of an argument or unusual behavior before the attack.
Due to the regular noise levels inside the warehouse, some employees were unaware of the shooting until law enforcement arrived.
At the time of the incident, approximately 150 employees were inside the facility.
Following an extensive search, Bruce Reginald Foster III was apprehended 12 hours later in the Weinland Park neighborhood of Columbus, just south of The Ohio State University campus.
Foster has been charged with one count of aggravated murder and is scheduled 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.
Law enforcement officials, including local police and federal agencies, continue to investigate the shooting. Further details will be released as they become available.
Crime
Elgin Public Schools Teacher Holly Hill Dies From Complications Two Years After Drinking Poisoned Margarita
ELGIN, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has launched a formal investigation into the death of Holly Hill, a 30-year-old teacher, wife, and mother from Elgin, Oklahoma, who died last week from long-term medical complications reportedly caused by ingesting a poisoned margarita at a local restaurant in 2023.
OSBI officials confirmed that the investigation began at the request of Comanche County District Attorney Kyle Cabelka following Hill’s death on Thursday.
According to Hill’s family, her health issues began on Valentine’s Day 2023, when she dined at Hacienda Las Margaritas Bar & Grill in Elgin.
During the evening, Hill ordered a second margarita that, unbeknownst to her, contained a highly caustic industrial cleaning chemical rather than the intended cocktail ingredients.
“Her mouth was on fire, and she knew something wasn’t right,” recalled Kelly Hunter, Hill’s mother. “She immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom, started throwing up, and rinsing her mouth out with water.”
The ingestion caused severe internal burns to Hill’s esophagus and digestive tract, leading to two years of intense medical treatment.
Hill underwent more than 60 medical procedures, including repeated esophageal dilations and surgeries, as doctors attempted to repair the extensive damage.
Despite her deteriorating health, Hill continued teaching at Elgin Public Schools, where she was described as a dedicated educator loved by her students and colleagues.
In the days leading up to her death, Hill’s family believed she was finally recovering.
On October 17, doctors reportedly told them that her esophagus appeared to be healing. However, her condition suddenly worsened, and she went into cardiac arrest as medical staff prepared to transfer her. “As they were trying to get her ready to transport her, they lost her pulse,” Hunter said.
Hill’s family previously filed a civil lawsuit against Hacienda Las Margaritas, which was settled confidentially earlier this year, according to their attorney.
Following her death, the family is renewing calls for accountability and public awareness.
“The number one thing we really want at this point is for people to be aware of what happened at that restaurant and to quit supporting them,” Hunter said. “We want them to be held accountable for taking my daughter’s life. It might have been a long fight, but ultimately, they are the cause.”
The restaurant has not issued a recent public statement regarding Hill’s death. In a 2023 social media post, management wrote:
“We have never walked away from responsibility and will continue to support them in any way possible while our insurance company is on the case.”
Local officials confirmed that Elgin Police requested assistance from OSBI, and investigators are now reviewing evidence related to the original 2023 incident and Hill’s recent death.
In a statement, Elgin Public Schools expressed deep sorrow over Hill’s passing, describing her as “an Owl through and through” and asking the community to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers.
Hill leaves behind her husband and young child, as well as a community still reeling from a tragedy that began with what should have been an ordinary night out.