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On February 4, 2025, a tragic mass shooting occurred at the KDC/One cosmetics warehouse in New Albany, Ohio. Employee Bruce Reginald Foster III, 28, allegedly opened fire on his coworkers, resulting in two fatalities and injuring four others. The incident prompted a significant law enforcement response, and Foster was apprehended after a 12-hour manhunt. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.
Around 10:20 p.m. on February 4, 2025, authorities responded to reports of an active shooter at the KDC/One cosmetics manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio. Approximately 150 employees were present at the time. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims; one individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while five others were transported to local hospitals. A second victim later succumbed to their injuries.
The suspect, identified as warehouse employee Bruce Reginald Foster III, fled the scene using a rideshare service. He was located and arrested the following morning in Columbus, Ohio, after a 12-hour search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Foster has been charged with aggravated murder, and his bond was set at $20 million during his initial court appearance.
Investigators are working to determine the motive for the shooting. According to New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones, there were no prior reports of conflict involving Foster at work, and the attack appears to have been a targeted act of workplace violence. The community is now focusing on supporting the victims and their families as they navigate the aftermath of this tragedy.
