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Who is Joe Louis Esquivel ?
POLICE have announced that a suspect allegedly involved in a fatal shooting at a Maryland warehouse that killed three people has been arrested.
Joe Louis Esquivel, 23, was a former Columbia Machine employee and has been named and charged for his alleged role in the shooting.
Joe Louis Esquivel was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Columbia Machine warehouse on Thursday.
Arrested and Charged
Joe Louis Esquivel was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Columbia Machine warehouse on Thursday.
Three people were killed in the shooting and a fourth was injured.
Police said Esquivel opened fire inside the warehouse Thursday afternoon, killing three men and wounding a fourth.
The man got into an altercation with state police, shooting and wounding an officer before they returned fire.
More firearms were found at Esquivel’s West Virginia home during a search.
He was taken to a medical facility for treatment before being taken into custody and is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center without bond.
Esquivel has been charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree attempted murder, first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a firearm in a violent crime and other weapons-related charges.
Victims
The deceased victims, all employees, have been identified as Mark Alan Frey, Charles Edward Minnick Jr and Joshua Robert Wallace.
Wallace’s girlfriend made a heartbreaking post on Facebook following the news of his death.
“I am so sorry to say that Joshua Wallace was one of those who died in today’s shooting…my heart is completely broken,” Taylor Toms wrote, tagging Wallace in his post.
“I lost the love of my life today. I love you so much baby I hate this. Our future is gone, you are gone, I can’t believe you are gone. God I love you so much.”
Minnick’s family member also shared a post, writing, “Pray for my wonderful wife and family and the other families involved in today’s shooting in Smithburg.
“We lost a son today, he was more than a son, he was my little friend. RIP CJ, you will be sorely missed.”
Brandon Chase Michael has been identified as the injured victim in the deadly shooting that occurred in Smithsburg, Maryland.
The Columbia Machine told The Sun that they are working with local law enforcement officials.
The company offers “full lines of equipment to customers in more than 100 countries,” according to its website.
David Trone, who represents Maryland’s 6th congressional district, said his office was “actively monitoring the Smithsburg mass shooting.”
Senator Chris Van Hollen said his office was also monitoring the shooting.
