A deadly shooting at a cosmetic manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio, has left one person dead and five others injured. The shooting occurred at the KDC/One manufacturing facility, located on Smiths Mill Road, just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2025.
Local police responded to an “active shooter situation” and confirmed that one victim was killed, while five others were transported to the hospital with injuries. The suspect has been identified and is currently in the process of being taken into custody. Authorities have not yet revealed whether the suspect was an employee of the plant, though the incident is believed to have been a “targeted attack.”
New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones stated that a firearm was recovered at the scene and confirmed that around 150 employees were evacuated from the building. They were taken to a neighboring facility for safety.
The investigation is still in its early stages, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. As of now, the motive for the attack remains unclear.
This tragic event has rocked the local community, and authorities continue to gather details surrounding the incident.
