Current:Home > FinancePolice identify man they say injured 4 in Beavercreek, Ohio Walmart shooting-InfoLens
Police identify man they say injured 4 in Beavercreek, Ohio Walmart shooting
View Date:2025-01-11 15:17:29
A man who police say injured four people during a shooting at an Ohio Walmart before shooting himself has been identified as a 20-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio.
Benjamin Charles Jones opened fire at a Beavercreek, Ohio Walmart on Monday at around 8:30 p.m., the Beavercreek Police Department said.
He wounded four adult victims, three women and one man, who were taken to local hospitals. As of Tuesday, three of the victims were in stable condition. The fourth was still in critical condition but was stable.
The four victims were all shoppers and were located throughout the store at the time they were shot.
"We're heartbroken by what's happened at our Beavercreek, Ohio store. This remains a developing situation, and we're working closely with investigators on the scene," Walmart said in a statement, WHIO-TV reported.
More:4 injured after Walmart shooting in Beavercreek, Ohio, police say; suspected shooter dead
What happened during the shooting at the Walmart?
Police said Jones entered the store at around 8:35 p.m.. At 8:36 p.m. police said they received a call about a man with a rifle in the store. Jones began shooting as police were trying to gather information.
First responding officers arrived at the Walmart at 8:39 p.m. and heard the gunshots. As they made their way through the store, the found Jones dead from what looked like a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Body camera footage played during a press conference, shows the first responding officer running into the store, asking an employee where the gunman is and what he looks like.
A gunshot can be heard going off as the officer enters the Walmart. As he rounds a corner, he sees the gunman's body in the vision center.
More:2-year-old injured after firing gun he pulled from his mother's purse inside Ohio Walmart
Who is Benjamin Charles Jones?
So far, police are still collecting information on Jones. They have not released much information on him but said he was originally local to the area, but had just moved back from Las Vegas.
Alisha Ring, who was shopping when the shooting unfolded told the Dayton Daily News that the shooter was a young “tall, skinny, white guy” who "looked like he was on a mission."
Jones had a High-Point .45-caliber carbine long gun, police said.
Jones lived in Dayton and police are assisting in the investigation and looking into his home, the Dayton Police Department said in a statement.
“At this juncture, it does not appear that the Dayton Police Department has had much interaction with this individual,” read a statement from the Dayton Police Department. “Nevertheless, we are committed to aiding our law enforcement partners in any way possible to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to this tragic incident.”
The Beavercreek Police Department is being assisted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the investigation.
veryGood! (73953)
Related
- Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post
- The Best Summer Dresses To Help You Beat the Heat (And Look Stylish Doing It)
- Zendaya and Tom Holland Hold Hands on Rare Date After His Romeo and Juliet Debut in London
- Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
- 12 college students charged with hate crimes after assault in Maryland
- Greek yogurt is now more popular in the U.S. than regular yogurt. Is that a good thing?
- Yep, Lululemon Has the Best Memorial Day Scores, Including $29 Tank Tops, $34 Bodysuits & More
- Suspect arrested in Florida shooting that injured Auburn RB Brian Battie and killed his brother
- Who is Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida congressman Donald Trump picked to serve as attorney general?
- Court overturns suspension of Alex Jones’ lawyer in Sandy Hook case that led to $1.4B judgment
Ranking
- Messi breaks silence on Inter Miami's playoff exit. What's next for his time in the US?
- New book about Lauren Spierer case reveals never-before published investigation details
- Closed casino hotels in Mississippi could house unaccompanied migrant children
- The Best Summer Dresses To Help You Beat the Heat (And Look Stylish Doing It)
- Amazon Black Friday 2024 sales event will start Nov. 21: See some of the deals
- The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers?
- Bursting can of bear spray drove away grizzly in Teton attack; bear won't be killed: Reports
- Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
Recommendation
-
Here's Your First Look at The White Lotus Season 3 With Blackpink’s Lisa and More Stars
-
Jon Lovett, 'Pod Save America' host and former Obama speechwriter, joins 'Survivor'
-
Chris Hemsworth went shockingly 'all in' as a villain in his new 'Mad Max' film 'Furiosa'
-
Diaper maker will spend $418 million to expand its Georgia factory, hiring 600
-
Federal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using ‘San Francisco’ in name amid lawsuit
-
Kelly Osbourne Details Frightening Moment Son Sidney Got Cord Wrapped Around His Neck During Birth
-
Supreme Court sides with South Carolina Republicans in redistricting dispute
-
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoes first bill of 2024 legislative session