A deadly shooting at a linen company near Philadelphia was apparently prompted by an ongoing dispute between the gunman and a female colleague. Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, 61, has been charged with multiple counts, including homicide, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment. He was arrested and scheduled to be arraigned Thursday. The incident occurred at Delaware County Linen in Chester, where two brothers, Leovanny Pena Pena and Giguenson Pena Pena, were killed, while three others, including the female colleague involved in the dispute, were wounded and remained hospitalized.
Authorities have indicated that the exact cause of the dispute between Rosado-Ruiz and the woman remains unclear. A verbal argument occurred inside the business, following which Rosado-Ruiz went outside to make a phone call. Upon returning inside, he began shooting, with surveillance video showing him walking around the building in a methodical manner. As he was leaving, Rosado-Ruiz targeted the wounded woman but did not hit her with the shots fired. He fled the scene and was apprehended by a nearby police officer, who stopped his car in Chester, close to where he resides.
Despite legally owning the firearm used in the shooting, Rosado-Ruiz faces a weapons charge for not possessing a license to carry a concealed weapon. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of the two brothers, as well as praying for the recovery of the injured workers. The exact motive behind the shooting and the nature of the ongoing dispute between Rosado-Ruiz and his female colleague are still under investigation. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the potential dangers of workplace disputes escalating into violence.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of conflict resolution and communication techniques in preventing such tragedies in the future. Support services are being made available to those affected by the shooting, including counseling for employees and families of the victims. The swift action taken by law enforcement in apprehending the suspect has been credited with preventing further harm. The community is coming together to support each other during this difficult time and to ensure that measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
