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1 dead after shooting at Amazon warehouse in Greenfield

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GREENFIELD, Ind. -- An Indianapolis man was pronounced dead after a shooting early Friday morning in the parking lot of the Amazon warehouse in Greenfield.

According to a post on social media from the Hancock County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a shooting at the warehouse around 12:45 a.m. on Friday.

When deputies arrived, they found a man, later identified as 39-year-old Isaac Riley, who was shot. Riley was later pronounced dead by officials. Another man was located at the scene with "hands raised to surrender to deputies."

"Deputies secured the suspected shooter without incident," the post read.

According to the office, officials said that it appeared to be an isolated incident between the two people, stating that the "shooting appears to be in self-defense."

"The suspected shooter and witnesses all cooperated with law enforcement," the post read.

According to a news release from the Hancock County Prosecutor's Office, officials said that the two involved individuals did not know each other, but "came into contact" before the shooting.

Riley reportedly confronted the shooter inside the Amazon facility and "threatened to cause physical harm to the shooter." The release said that the shooter left the building and was waiting on a ride in the parking lot when Riley approached him and made additional aggressive remarks.

Riley also reportedly "made additional aggressive remarks and furtive movements while closing in on the shooter in an aggressive manner," the release said.

"The shooter drew a firearm that he had in his possession and fired, ultimately striking Riley and causing his death," the release said. "Amazon, its employees, the shooter and other witnesses have been cooperative with the ongoing investigation. All initial information indicates that this is an isolated incident."

The shooting caused the Amazon facility in Greenfield to be closed on Friday. Although the company didn't comment directly on the shooting itself, officials said that they will increase their on-site security personnel as a safety precaution once the facility reopens,

"We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts are with their loved ones during this difficult time," Amazon Spokesperson Austin Stowe said in a statement to FOX59/CBS4. "We’re working closely with law enforcement while they investigate this incident."

The prosecutor's office states that at this time, no formal criminal charges have been requested or filed.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.


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