Postal Worker Found Dead With Gun Shots Inside Texas Facility

On Monday night, a tragic event occurred at a mail processing center in Missouri City, Texas. A worker at the facility was shot and killed, and a co-worker was taken into custody. This incident happened around 10 p.m. at a large USPS (United States Postal Service) facility on Highway 90.

When police arrived, they found one person who had been fatally shot. They arrested a co-worker who is believed to be responsible. The building was quickly evacuated, and numerous police officers arrived. Videos show many employees gathered outside while police secured the area.

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At this time, the exact details of why or how the shooting happened are still unknown. The police have not yet released the names of the victim or the suspect. They also have not specified where in the building the incident took place.

Due to this tragic event, mail processing at the facility has been suspended while authorities investigate. The facility is located about 14 miles southwest of Houston.

Dana Carter, an inspector with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, spoke to the media late Monday night. He confirmed that the suspect was in custody and assured the community that there was no ongoing threat. Carter also stated that there is one victim who did not survive, and police are working to notify the victim’s family before sharing more details.

The police and USPS are continuing their investigation, and for now, operations at the facility remain paused. The community is waiting for more information, but officials want everyone to know that the public is not in danger.