UPS issues statement on incident at San Francisco facility
UPS has issued a statement about a shooting incident which took place yesterday (14 June) at its San Francisco facility. The statement read:
“UPS confirms there was a shooting incident involving six employees within the company’s facility in San Francisco earlier this morning. Local law enforcement is conducting an investigation. We cannot provide information as to the identity of persons involved at this time, pending the police investigation. We understand that there are four deaths, although some individuals were transported to the hospital and we are unsure of their status at this time.
“The company is saddened and deeply concerned about affected employees, family members and the community we share. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those touched by this incident. To assist our employees during this time, UPS has made professional counseling available.
“The facility is an area package sorting hub and package delivery center.
UPS employs 350 at the facility.
“The location is:
2222 17TH STREET
Cross street is San Bruno
Neighborhood is Potrero Hill”
According to local reports, an individual – reportedly an employee – killed three people and injured two more before turning the gun on himself.
