An altercation between employees spiraled into an alarming incident involving gunfire at a FedEx facility in Menomonee Falls early this morning. The Menomonee Falls Police Department reporting the event stated that the scuffle, which turned violent just before 4 a.m., took place outside the company's location on County Line Road. While the suspect fled on foot after the shooting, police made clear that no one was injured, and there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Officers swarmed the premises, and the investigation is ongoing. As they navigated through the scene, more than a dozen police vehicles were noted by 12 News crews, and the area was sectioned off with crime tape. Amidst the sea of evidence markers, the suspect remains at large, 12 News reported.
Despite the suspect's escape, the prevailing sentiment from officials is one of reassurance on the safety of the people. "We are aware of the incident outside of our North Milwaukee facility and are grateful there are no injuries. The safety of our team members is our highest priority," Sarah Rose Watkins, Communications Manager for FedEx, told 12 News. Her statement reflected relief, emphasizing that the well-being of its workforce remains a key concern for the company.
Additional details about the confrontation itself have not been disclosed yet, leaving room for speculation about what precisely led to the violent outcome. However, according to Menomonee Falls police, the person responsible had a firearm discharge that added a layer of gravity to an already tense situation. The narrative of no injuries sustained was corroborated by outlets like CBS 58 and TMJ4, which also affirmed the lack of a broader public safety threat.
