A trucker who killed his boss and injured one other in Illinois on Tuesday earlier than he shot himself was upset concerning the pay at his new job, authorities stated.

Burr Ridge Police Deputy Chief Marc Loftus stated the gunman, recognized as Jeremy Spicer, 31, had been working at Winner's Freight for a few week and was about to be fired over a disagreement concerning pay and firm property.

Native police stated they obtained a name round 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday indicating that photographs had been fired at an workplace constructing. Spicer allegedly shot his boss, Nicola Misovic, 30, who was taken to an space hospital however in the end died of his accidents. After taking pictures Misovic, Spicer allegedly went into one other workplace in the identical constructing and shot a 31-year-old girl, in line with a information launch from the Burr Ridge Police Division.

Tuesday's deadly taking pictures is among the most up-to-date in an ongoing downside with gun violence throughout the nation. Greater than 9,500 folks have died from gunshots up to now in 2022, with greater than 5,400 of them associated to incidents of suicide, in line with the Gun Violence Archive.

The id of the feminine sufferer has not been launched. Police stated the lady underwent surgical procedure for her accidents and is within the intensive care unit in secure situation.

Police stated after leaving the constructing, Spicer went to a different close by enterprise. He requested the workers if he might use the restroom, which they agreed to, however after about 20 minutes, the workers bought suspicious and requested Spicer to depart then referred to as the police, Loftus stated.

Officers have been organising a fringe and started trying to find the suspect with the assistance of surrounding police businesses and a Chicago Police helicopter. Two colleges have been suggested to shelter in place.

When regulation enforcement arrived, Spicer was sitting outdoors of a close-by constructing. As the primary officer approached, Spicer "turned his gun on himself and shot himself," Lotus stated, including that he used a .40-caliber handgun.

Police say the motive for the taking pictures is just not clear at the moment, however the investigation remains to be ongoing.

This newest incident is one in every of a number of latest shootings to obtain nationwide consideration. Final Thursday, a Burger King worker was arrested for allegedly taking pictures at a buyer over mayonnaise. Additionally on Thursday, a lady in Atlanta was shot and killed over a dispute involving a bowling ball. On Sunday in Jacksonville, Florida, a lady was hospitalized after being shot within the face twice.

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Trucker Who Shot Boss Mad About Pay
A trucker who killed his boss in Illinois on Tuesday earlier than he shot himself was upset concerning the pay at his new job, authorities say. Above, police tape is pictured.Matt Rourke/AP Photograph