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Multiple dead in Milwaukee Coors complex shooting, mayor says
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What we know about the Milwaukee Coors complex shooting
Five people were killed when a gunman opened fired at the Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee this afternoon.
Here’s what we know about the shooting:
- The victims: The five victims were employees at Molson Coors, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales told reporters this afternoon. The shooting happened at about 2:08 p.m. local time (3:08 p.m. ET).
- The suspect: The shooter was a 51-year-old Milwaukee man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Morales added.
- Condolences shared: President Trump, speaking at a news conference this evening, shared his condolences for the families of those who were killed, calling the incident a “terrible thing.” Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said, “Our hearts go out to the families of those whose lives were senselessly taken, all of the folks and workers at Molson Coors, and the Milwaukee community as we grapple with yet another act of gun violence that will have long-lasting consequences for this community and our state.”
- Mass shootings in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said the incident at the Molson Coors complex is the 11th mass shooting in the state since 2004. “I want to issue a call, a challenge, because we shouldn’t accept this…we should never grow comfortable in the face of these repeated tragedies,” Barnes said. “We have a duty to act.”
Milwaukee mayor: "This is a tragic day for our city"
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett called the shooting at the Molson Coors complex a “horrific act.”
What we know: Six people, including the shooter, have died following a shooting in Milwaukee this afternoon, according to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
The five victims were employees at Molson Coors, the chief said. The suspect was a 51-year-old Milwaukee man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he added.
1,000 people were working at the time of the shooting
More than 1,000 employees were working at the time of the incident, but no other people were injured, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said at a news conference today.
Morales said the next update will be after 10 p.m. ET when Molson Coors leadership arrives from out of town.
Earlier this afternoon: The Molson Coors beer-brewing company was forced to cut short a conference in Houston, Texas, today after receiving news of the shooting.
6 dead, including shooter, in Milwaukee, police say
Six people, including the shooter, have died following a shooting in Milwaukee this afternoon, according to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
The five victims were employees at Molson Coors, the chief said.
The suspect was a 51-year-old Milwaukee man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, he added.
Morales said they received a report about a shooting at the Molson Coors complex at 2:08 p.m. local time (3:08 p.m. ET). There is no threat at this time, but law enforcement will continue to investigate throughout the night, Morales said.
Wisconsin governor says today's shooting "will have long-lasting consequences"
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers tweeted a statement describing the incident at the Molson Coors complex as a mass shooting.
Evers said Milwaukee is grappling with “yet another act of gun violence that will have long-lasting consequences for this community and our state.”
Read some of the tweets from Evers below:
Molson Coors conference in Houston cut short after deadly shooting
The Molson Coors beer-brewing company was forced to cut short a conference in Houston, Texas, today after receiving news of a deadly shooting that happened at its Milwaukee headquarters this afternoon.
What we know: Mayor Tom Barrett told reporters that several people, including the shooter, have died at the Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin attorney general shares his condolences
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul tweeted following the incident at Molson Coors.
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Trump on shooting: "Our hearts break for them and their loved ones"
President Trump, speaking at a news conference this evening, shared his condolences for the families of those who were killed in today’s shooting in Milwaukee.
Former White House chief of staff shares his condolences
Former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus tweeted his condolences to the victims involved in the incident in Milwaukee this afternoon.
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Milwaukee police plans to hold a news conference following the shooting
The Milwaukee Police Department will hold a news conference at 7 p.m. ET regarding the Molson Coors complex shooting.
The number of casualties have not been confirmed, the department tweeted.
Read the tweet below:
Police say there is no active threat in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police tweeted that there is no active threat at the Molson Coors complex, but the scene remains active.
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"Multiple people" dead including shooter, Milwaukee mayor says
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke to the media just moments ago about the ongoing incident near the Molson Coors complex, confirming that “multiple people” have been killed today.
Barrett said the scene remains active.
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Molson Coors tweets about incident in Milwaukee
Molson Coors Beverage Company tweeted about the ongoing situation in Milwaukee, calling the scene at its facility an “active situation.”
Here are the emergency text messages sent to Molson Coors employees
CNN affiliate WITI obtained the emergency text message alerts sent to an employee of Molson Coors during the incident.
Read the messages below:
Wisconsin Emergency Management is monitoring the situation in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Emergency Management said it is monitoring the situation in Milwaukee, according to spokesperson Andrew Beckett.
Beckett said there has been no request for state resources.
Milwaukee Police say the scene is still active.
Milwaukee police say the scene is still active
Milwaukee police continue to ask people to stay away from the area of the Molson Coors Complex, saying it is still an active scene.
Police investigate "critical incident" near Molson Coors complex
Milwaukee police said they are investigating a “critical incident” in the area near the 4000 block of W. State Street and are asking the public to stay away from the area.
The ATF tweeted that their Milwaukee field office is responding to the scene of an “active shooter” at the Molson Coors complex.
FBI Milwaukee is supporting police in the “very active scene,” spokesman Leonard Peace said. Mayor Tom Barrett is on the scene.
The CEO of Molson Coors is heading back to Milwaukee from a company conference that was taking place in Texas, according to a source familiar with the company.
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