Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Henderson Ky Shootings

^^ The above image is from NEWS 25 ABC affiliate from Evansville IN ^^

After midnight an argument with a supervisor of Atlantis Plastics in Henderson KY turned deadly. As a gunman shot and killed his supervisor, than went into the factory in which, he shot at group of people killing 4 more plus the supervisor.

A vigil is currently at 5pm taking place in the footsteps of the Henderson County Courthouse. Bellview United Methodist Church organized the event to remember the victims that passed away during the shooting.


The following info from NEWS 25 "The suspect has been identified as Wesley Neal Higdon, 25, of Henderson, KY. NEWS 25 spoke with Higdon's brother, who confirmed the attached photos are of Higdon. ". That is from NEWS 25 out of Evansville IN


The List of Victims

http://www.news25.us/dsp_story.cfm?storyid=7359 The 6th victim is listed now in Stable condition. Click on the link for all the victims listed.


The Motif of the crime was an arguement about use of cell phone on the assembly line and not using the safety googles.

A news conference by Coroner, Henderson Mayor, and Henderson Police will be hosted at 3 PM today. Details will be presented at the Joint News Conference Later at that time. Henderson's mayor Tom Davis will provide grief for the affected employees and also the families involved.


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