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Coroner: Employee killed in shooting at Carter Lumber in Mason identified

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MASON, Ohio — An employee who died after a shooting at Carter Lumber in Mason Wednesday has been identified.

The Warren County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 29-year-old Vincent Stoetzel.

According to court documents, Stoetzel was shot 22 times.

"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.

Vincent Stoetzel
Vincent Stoetzel

Mason Police Chief Levi Wells said police were dispatched to the scene just before 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

"We are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation and are providing every assistance possible to the authorities," the post said.

The Warren County Prosecutor's Office said 34-year-old David Cohen has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting.

WATCH: The man accused of killing Stoetzel appeared in court Thursday

Employee killed in shooting at Carter Lumber in Mason identified

Cohen appeared virtually in court Thursday. Prosecutors said the shooting is believed to have been premeditated and purposeful.

Cohen faces an aggravated first-degree murder charge. He is being held in the Warren County Jail without bond until his bond and preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday morning.

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