A fatal shooting took place at a Home Depot in Pensacola, leaving one person dead and two others injured. The incident, initially reported as an active shooter situation, resulted in the death of a contract employee. Another employee suffered a minor hand injury, while a third employee was grazed in the back. The suspect, Keith Eric Agee, has been apprehended and is being questioned. The shooting is under investigation, and it is unknown if Agee was associated with the company. The identity of the deceased individual has not been disclosed. Drivers are advised to avoid the area near the Home Depot. shooting-identified-as-20-year-old-keith-eric-agee-davis-highway-escambia-county/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>FOX3 Now reported
An unfortunate incident took place on Friday afternoon at the Home Depot on Davis Highway in Pensacola, resulting in the loss of one life and injuries to two others, according to the report by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, initially reported as an active shooter situation, occurred around 1:22 p.m. Upon reaching the scene, law enforcement officers discovered a deceased female who appeared to be a contracted employee of Home Depot. Another contracted employee suffered a minor hand injury, while a third employee experienced a graze to the back. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons stated that they believe the victim was specifically targeted, with the other two individuals unfortunately becoming casualties of this tragic event. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Keith Eric Agee from Bay Minette, Alabama, has been apprehended and is currently being questioned. Witnesses at the scene revealed that the third-party company Regis had been hired for inventory duties at the store. Agee surrendered himself to the Pensacola Police Department after hearing details about the suspect being broadcasted on the radio. Agee’s detention occurred without any complications. The circumstances leading to the shooting are currently under investigation, and it has not been confirmed whether Agee had any association with Regis as an employee. The identity of the deceased individual has not been disclosed at this time. Law enforcement will secure the area where the incident occurred as they continue their presence. Motorists are advised to avoid the vicinity of Davis Highway and Brent Lane near the Home Depot location..