Man accused of ‘unloading a whole magazine’ into co-worker at lumber yard; victim shot 22 times

MASON, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Wednesday afternoon inside a Carter Lumber warehouse in Ohio, according to Mason police.

Officers were called to the facility around 1:15 p.m. for a report of a shooting inside the company’s door manufacturing facility.

“Initial reports advised an employee had been shot inside one of the warehouses,” a police officer said. “Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male.”

Suspect identified, charged with murder

David Cohen, 34, of Hamilton, was identified as the suspect and charged with murder.

Radio traffic obtained by WXIX captured officers responding to the scene. One transmission stated that, “the male unloaded a whole magazine into the co-worker” and that Cohen had fled toward the Butler/Warren county line in a gray Chevrolet Impala. Police located and arrested Cohen.

The man was shot 22 times, officials said.

Sources said Cohen left his job at Carter Lumber the previous week and returned to the facility to confront his boss. Investigators have not officially confirmed that detail.

‘The kind of man you want to know’

The victim was identified as Vincent Stoetzel, 29. A friend described him as “funny and the kind of man you want to know,” adding that “he would give the shirt off his back, offer you a hot meal if you’re hungry. All around hardworking father making a good life for his family.”

Fornshell was present on scene during the investigation. A Mason police officer noted his presence, saying, “Prosecutor Fornshell is here obviously because we don’t have a lot of homicides in Mason.”

Carter Lumber released a statement saying the company is “deeply saddened” and that its focus is on “supporting our employees and everyone impacted by this tragic event.”

The Warren County Prosecutor’s Office and Mason Police Department said they are not releasing further details at this time.