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Worker dies after shooting at area manufacturing facility

Carter Lumber Shooting (WCPO)

MASON — A worker is dead and a suspect is in jail after a shooting at a Mason business on Wednesday.

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Police were called to Carter Lumber just before 1:15 p.m.

When they arrived, they found a man dead, according to our news partners at WCPO.

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“Carter Lumber is deeply saddened to confirm that one of our employees died today following a shooting at our door manufacturing facility in Mason, Ohio,” a social media post from Carter Lumber said.

The Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said David Cohen, of Hamilton, has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting.

He remains booked in the Warren County Jail.

Cohen will appear in court no earlier than July 23, the prosecutor’s office said.

Carter Lumber said they are not able to provide more details because the investigation remains active.

“We are focused on supporting our employees and everyone impacted by this tragic event,” the post said.

We will continue to follow this story.

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