For the second time in as many days, a mass shooting at a workplace has claimed lives in the United States. This time it's in Orlando where a former engineer who was fired two years ago apparently returned to his former firm and went on a shooting rampage. At least 6 people were shot and at least one is dead, reports the Orlando Sentinel.
The suspect, Jason Rodriguez, 40, is a former employee of Reynolds, Smith & Hill, a construction engineering firm. A SWAT team spotted him through a window at his mother's residence, Orlando Police Chief Val Demings said. Rodriguez came out of the home without incident, Demings said. He is now at police headquarters.
One person is dead and 5 are confirmed shot in the incident, which took place about 11:50 a.m. at Legions Place, an office building near Interstate 4 and Ivanhoe Boulevard. A handgun was used in the attack, police said.
"Why did you do it?" one television reporter asked. Rodriguez's answer: "Because they left me to rot."
Interstate 4 was closed in both directions through downtown and a nearby school is on lock down. The highway should be re-opened soon.
Watch CNN's report AFTER THE JUMP.
This is just the beginning.
Posted by: soulbrotha | 06 November 2009 at 15:25
This isn't just the beginning. This has been going on for many, many years. This is just a continuation of violence in a very violent nation called the United States lof America. We love our guns and we constantly think about bashing and killing. The problem didn't just start today or yesterday. This is how Americans solve their problems. At least the Japanese had it right at one time. If you feel shame and despair in your life, then ritualistically kill yourself and leave others alone.
Posted by: Ravenback | 06 November 2009 at 15:51