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Five killed in shooting at Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee

Local officials said five people died in the Wednesday afternoon shooting; police said the suspect died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Feb 26, 2020, 4:47 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 12, 2026, 1:48 a.m. ET
people were killed in a shooting at the Molson Coors campus in , , on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. The BBC reported the figure of dead, attributing it to ; Global News also reported killed, attributing the figure to Police and Police Chief Alfonso Morales. Officials have not released the identities of those killed. The shooting happened in the early afternoon. The BBC reported it took place at the while hundreds of employees were still at work. Global News reported that those killed and the suspect were all employees of the Molson Coors beverage company, at what it called the . Police, the FBI and firefighters responded. Mayor Tom Barrett said on Wednesday afternoon that multiple people, including the shooter, had been killed at the campus, calling it a "tragic day for the city" and a "horrific act." In a press release Wednesday night, Police said the suspect died "from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." The suspect is , according to all three outlets. Officials have not stated a cause or motive. In a tweet, Police said: "Update regarding the critical incident that occurred on the 4100 of West State Street. There is no active threat; however, this scene is still an active." Police urged the public to avoid the area and cautioned people to stay clear of the 4000 area of W. State Street, and said a press conference would be held at approximately 6 p.m. Global News reported the incident was no longer active. President Donald Trump offered his "deepest condolences to the victims and families in " and referred to a "wicked murderer." congressman Mike Gallagher said: "There's no place for these kinds of hateful and disgusting acts in our society." If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: call or text 988.

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  1. Version 312 Aug 2026, 05:48current

    Reordered casualty attribution to lead with the best-supported source (local officials, via the BBC), added Global News's report that the incident is no longer active, and added headline and standfirst.

  2. Version 212 Aug 2026, 05:37

    Added BBC-sourced details (Wisconsin location, hundreds of employees at work, responding agencies including the FBI) and reactions from Mayor Barrett, President Trump and Rep. Mike Gallagher; noted the differing outlet attributions for the death toll.

  3. Version 112 Aug 2026, 05:35

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