Police rush to Amazon fulfillment centre to reports of active shooter
A 19-year-old man has been left in a "critical condition" after being shot in the face outside an fulfilment Amazon centre during a "targeted" attack, according to police.
Authorities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were called at around 4.33am on Wednesday morning after reports of a shooting. A "shooting and person shot" notification was put out by Hamilton County's 911 Centre's website and listed the location of the incident at the Amazon fulfilment centre.
Chattanooga Police spokesman Kevin West confirmed that police responded to a 'person shot' but has been no information released on the number or condition of the victims. A large police presence remains at the scene.
According to ABC 9, cops confirmed they were called to the Amazon centre but provided no further details. They said there is no threat to the public. It remains unconfirmed if the shooting affected any Amazon shifts.
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A large police presence is at the scene (News Channel 9)The shooting comes after a pregnant mum was shot dead outside an Amazon warehouse Lakeville, Minnesota, US.
Kyla O’Neal, 31, was with her ex-fiancé, with whom she had just split up, on the evening of January 8, when she was found shot inside a parked vehicle outside the Amazon warehouse.
Her ex-fiancé and father of the baby, Donte Rapheal McCray, was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter. The mum was rushed to a nearby hospital but died following her injuries.
Katina said Kyla ended the relationship with McCray, who reportedly worked at the Amazon facility, hours before she died. Kyla, who also had another daughter with the suspect, leaves behind four children in total.
Katina said: "All she ever thought about doing was making a life for her and her kids. She was looking forward to this birth." Police Commander William Gerl commented it would be a "miracle" if the newborn baby survives.
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