Crime
Vincent Stoetzel Identified as Employee Killed in Shooting at Carter Lumber Facility in Mason
MASON, Ohio — A workplace shooting at a Carter Lumber manufacturing facility in Mason on Wednesday afternoon left one employee dead and ended with the arrest of a former employee who now faces a murder charge, authorities said.
The victim has been identified as Vincent Stoetzel, a young father who was fatally shot while working inside the company’s door manufacturing facility.
According to the Mason Police Department, officers responded at approximately 1:15 p.m. to a report of an employee being shot inside a warehouse at the Carter Lumber facility on Reading Road.
When officers arrived, they located Stoetzel suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Despite the emergency response, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police immediately secured the area and launched a homicide investigation.
Later Wednesday evening, Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell announced that David Cohen, 34, had been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.
Authorities said Cohen, who is a former Carter Lumber employee, was taken into custody a short time after the incident and booked into the Warren County Jail.
He has been formally charged with murder.
Investigators have not yet released additional information regarding Cohen’s employment history with the company or a possible motive for the shooting. The investigation remains active.
Following the deadly workplace violence, Carter Lumber confirmed that one of its employees had been killed at the Mason manufacturing facility and said it is fully cooperating with investigators.
In a statement, the company said:
“We are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation and are providing every assistance possible to the authorities. Because the investigation is active and out of respect for those affected, we are unable to provide additional details at this time.”
The company also expressed sympathy for the victim’s loved ones and coworkers.
“Our deepest condolences are with our employee’s family, loved ones, and coworkers during this incredibly difficult time. We are focused on supporting our employees and everyone impacted by this tragic event.”
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal workplace shooting, including what led up to the incident.
Authorities have not announced whether additional charges may be filed or released further details about the events that preceded the shooting.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Mason Police Department.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Multiple people were wounded in a shooting near Legion Field in Birmingham shortly after 7:50 p.m. following a college football game, according to Birmingham police.
An initial report indicated that as many as nine people may have been shot, with some victims reportedly suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Police have not confirmed the number of victims or their conditions.
The shooting was reported near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue. Birmingham police said officers and detectives were investigating an active scene and would provide an update as more information became available.
Emergency response efforts were underway, and traffic on Arkadelphia Road was being shut down toward Interstate 59 to allow additional resources to reach the area. A Birmingham Fire and Rescue officer reportedly directed EMS crews to respond to gunshot victims only.
Birmingham police announced that all Magic City Classic tailgating had been suspended and instructed everyone to leave the stadium property as soon as possible.
Authorities also urged the public not to come to Legion Field at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released information about a suspect or any arrests.