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22 Shots Fired in Mason Factory Shooting: Man Dead
25 Jul
Summary
- A former temporary employee is accused of shooting a coworker 22 times.
- The victim, a 29-year-old father of four, was killed at a Carter Lumber warehouse.
- This shooting marks the only fatality in Mason this year.
In Mason, Ohio, a violent incident at Carter Lumber resulted in the death of Vincent Stoetzel, a 29-year-old father of four. Stoetzel was allegedly shot approximately 22 times by David Cohen, a former temporary employee at the facility. Cohen, 34, fled the scene but was apprehended and is now facing aggravated murder charges.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation by authorities. Stoetzel was remembered by acquaintances as a deeply religious individual committed to volunteer work and demonstrating God's love through practical acts of service. A GoFundMe campaign established for his family had quickly raised over $80,000.
Fatal shootings are uncommon in the Warren County area. Prosecutor David Fornshell noted that previous gun assaults typically involved fewer rounds. FBI data indicates no fatal shootings in Mason over the past five years, with only six aggravated assault offenses involving firearms recorded in the same period.
