How Workers Died Over the Last Weeks: electrocutions, heat, lawn mowers, grain bin, aircraft, falls, construction, firefighting, vehicle incidents and shootings. On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. More than 20 times as many die from occupational diseases, many due to exposure to hazardous substances many years before they died. The few narratives below (gathered from almost 100 Google News searches) do not come close to capturing the full toll that work takes on the working people of this country. Nevertheless the accounts below gave you a taste of the preventable carnage occurring in workplaces across the country every day.
Coroner ID’s man who died in grain bin accident in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Clay County man was killed in a grain bin accident Monday night. The Cory Volunteer Fire Department received the call around 8 p.m. Monday night of a possible grain bin entrapment. According to Cory Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Glen Neiswinger, firefighters arrived at the farm located in Cory, Indiana around in the area of 6600 West County Road 350 South. “When we got there we did not know where he was,” Neiswinger said. “The tractor and auger were still running. We knew he had to be in the bin.” Firefighters cut holes in the walls of the grain bin to let the grain out. They located the victim and determined that he was deceased. The Clay County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Gerald Reagin, 79 of Cory, Indiana.
Death of farm worker investigated in North Carolina
Johnston City, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) has begun an inspection into the death of a farm worker. The death occurred on July 6 at the Gracia & Sons LLC farm, located in Johnston County. Juan José Ceballos, 32, from Hidalgo, Mexico, worked in North Carolina with an H-2A visa for temporary workers. The incident was reported two days later, on July 8, despite OSHA guidelines require fatalities to be reported within eight hours. According to Erin Wilson, DOL communications director, the OSHA compliance officer began the inspection of the employer the same day the incident was reported. John Chávez, who identified himself as a friend of Ceballos, published in GoFundMe that a heat wave caused the death of the worker. “Tragically, he suffered fatal heat stroke while at work,” Chavez said, although authorities have not confirmed this. The company initially promised to cover Ceballos’ medical and funeral expenses and facilitate his return to Mexico, according to Chávez. However, he stated that they have not been able to contact the company, which has left the family in a distressing situation. For this reason, Chávez created the campaign in GoFundMe to raise funds for the family of Ceballos, who leaves behind two children, ages 11 and 6, and his wife. Ceballos’ body was sent to Mexico on Saturday, July 20.
Caltrans worker dies after being hit by tow truck on 5 Freeway in San Clemente
San Clemente, CA — A Caltrans worker was struck and killed by a tow truck while working along the side of the I-5 Freeway in San Clemente on Monday. The crash happened a little after 9:30 a.m. on northbound lanes near Avenue Palizado, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say that two Caltrans workers had pulled over on the right shoulder of the freeway in order to pick up some debris in the area, when a freeway service patrol tow truck driver veered off the road and onto the shoulder, slamming into the Caltrans vehicle before running over the worker. “Initial impact of the FSP tow truck into the rear of the Caltrans vehicle caused the Caltrans vehicle to veer to the right onto the Palizada onramp,” said CHP Officer Brian Kinney. “At that time, the FSP tow truck driver continued straight on the shoulder directly into the Caltrans employee.” Late Monday, the worker was identified as 55-year-old Alexander Rodish, who worked for the company since 2021. He is survived by his two children, a sister and a brother.
CPS Energy worker fatally electrocuted while repairing power lines identified
San Antonio, TX — The CPS Energy Lineman who was killed early Tuesday morning after being electrocuted has been identified. Clayton Kloesel was fatally electrocuted early Tuesday morning, leaving behind a wife and three children. Lineman Clayton Kloesel had been with CPS Energy for 11 years. Kloesel is survived by his wife and three children. His father and wife are both members of the CPS Energy. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Sandra Pickell said first responders arrived around 5:30 a.m. and immediately began life-saving measures on the worker, but the worker succumbed to his injuries.
Appalachian Electric Cooperative lineman killed while working on power line
GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. — An Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) lineman was killed Tuesday morning after being electrocuted, the company confirmed with WBIR. The incident happened near Cherokee Dam off Lakeshore Drive, according to the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office. State officials said the incident occurred about 9:20 a.m. AEC said crews were working to install a new service in Grainger County when, for circumstances under investigation, Nathan Potter was electrocuted. Crew members immediately provided life-saving measures. The lineman was taken to Morristown-Hamblen Hospital but did not survive, according to AEC.
MassDOT worker killed after being struck by vehicle in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — A MassDOT worker is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Bridgewater on Saturday night. Around 9:30 on Saturday night, a MassDOT worker was picking up debris outside of their vehicle near Exit 28B (Route 106) on Route 24 northbound when they were struck by a vehicle. The worker, identified as David Sousa, 57 sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead, the Plymouth County District Attorney said.
Construction Site Worker Killed In Alexandria Crash
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A construction worker died in a crash Wednesday morning in Alexandria, according to police. Police responded around 7:32 a.m. to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street, which is in the Landmark neighborhood where the Landmark Mall is being redeveloped. According to police, the construction worker was struck within the enclosed construction site. The worker’s identity has not been publicly released.
Tree trimmer dies after being electrocuted in midtown Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — A tree trimmer died from his injuries after being electrocuted near South Utica Avenue and East 41st Street in midtown Tulsa on Monday, according to Tulsa Fire. The man was in a tree 20 feet from the ground and was electrocuted by power jumping from a nearby line to him, according to a witness. After the witness called 911, he put a ladder up and helped lower the man onto a garage rooftop where he performed CPR until first responders arrived. Tulsa Fire provided medical help to the man for 20 minutes before he was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Fayetteville city employee killed while collecting trash on ATV
Fayetteville, NC — A Fayetteville city employee was killed Thursday while collecting trash on an ATV. At 6:24 a.m., officers from the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a crash at Fisher Road and Lakeway Drive. City employee 55-year-old Joseph Mial was operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) while collecting trash when the ATV went off the road and crashed through a fence. Mial was pronounced dead at the scene. Mial was using an ATV to pick up trash around the football and soccer fields at E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School on Lakewood Drive. Police have not established why he left the roadway and crashed through a fence. The city purchased two all-terrain vehicles last year to pick up trash at recreation centers and along more than 400 miles of state highways within the city limits.
Construction worker killed in Waite Park crane accident
WAITE PARK, MINN. – Authorities in Stearns County say a Sartell man is the victim of a fatal workplace accident in Waite Park. Police say a large crane was being assembled Tuesday when it fell from an elevated workstation and struck 38-year-old Dylan Barthel, pinning him underneath. Officers say Barthel died at the scene. The medical examiner determined that Barthel died of multiple blunt-force injuries. Minnesota OSHA was called in to investigate.
1 dead in Decatur industrial accident at GE plant
Decatur, AL — One person was killed in an apparent industrial accident at the GE refrigeration plant in Decatur this morning. The incident happened after 9 a.m. Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said Rodney Terry, 58, of Town Creek was killed in the incident, which is still under investigation. Decatur Fire and Rescue officials told our news partners at the Decatur Daily they were called to the plant for an “entrapment with a piece of machinery”.
Second person from GE Appliances dies within a week
Decatur, AL — A contract worker at GE Appliances was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive in the plant’s parking lot Tuesday morning, less than a week after an industrial accident claimed the life of 58-year-old Rodney Terry. GE Appliances spokeswoman Julie Wood said the company’s “deepest sympathies” are with the Labor Source team. She said the plant’s medical team responded to the worker’s medical emergency at around 6 a.m. “Emergency responders were called to administer aid, and he was transported to the hospital where he passed away,” she said.
Officials ID pilot who died while working on Falls Fire
Ontario, OR – Single engine air tanker pilot James Bailey Maxwell, 74, died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire on July 25, 2024. He was a contractor for the Bureau of Land Management. That fire is burning in neighboring Harney and Grant counties and is one of several megafires in Oregon at this time. Maxwell went missing that night while working on a new lighting start near Seneca, on the Malheur National Forest, according to information from the U.S. Forest Service and Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Man found dead at northeast Lincoln plant
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was found dead early Tuesday morning at a plant in northeast Lincoln. Around 5:15 a.m., officers were sent to the ADM plant near North 73rd Street and Cotner Boulevard. A 47-year-old man, who hasn’t been identified, was found dead on the property, police said. He was an employee at ADM. A friend reported the man missing about five hours before he was found dead, according to police. Investigators are on the scene working to learn more about what led up to the death.
Worker dies after incident at Willett Distillery in Bardstown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A worker for a contractor is dead after an incident at Willett Distillery in Bardstown Tuesday, a spokesperson confirmed to WAVE News. The Nelson County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as 44-year-old Alberto Sanchez Matias. “Today, an incident involving a contractor’s employee occurred at our facility that resulted in the loss of their life,” members of the Kulsveen Family, who own Willett, said Tuesday. “The entire Kulsveen family and our Willett team send our deepest condolences to the individual’s loved ones. Accordingly, the Willett Visitors Center and Bar were closed. All tours for today were canceled.” The coroner said she did not believe any foul play was suspected, although she did not give a cause of death for the employee. Executive Director of the Education and Labor Cabinet Office of Communications Jill Midkiff said the employer reported Matias fell about two floors while working in the warehouse.
Worker killed in construction accident at Tampa International Airport
Tampa, FL — A construction worker died after equipment he was operating fell off a shuttle track at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday morning. Just after 7:30 a.m., airport police received reports of a construction accident involving an equipment operator working on the Airside A shuttle guideway renovation project. The equipment, called a track hoe, had fallen off the track, and the operator died from his injuries, according to an update from the airport. The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, which operates TPA, has stopped all work on the project and started a comprehensive safety review into the incident, according to an update from the airport. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation Wednesday. The airport is working with the project’s contractor, Johnson-Laux Construction, “to fully understand what happened,” according to a news release. Airport police and Tampa police are also investigating.
Worker Dies After Electrocution At Tampa Work Site
TAMPA, FL — A worker was killed in an electrocution at a Tampa work site Tuesday afternoon, while a second was injured, according to multiple reports. Officers responded to reports of the electrocution at the site, which is located along Nedro Road, near Rowlett Park, around 2 p.m., Fox 13 reported. One man was found dead, while another was hospitalized with minor injuries, according to WFLA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
FedEx employee dies after falling out of truck on to I-271
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio (WOIO) – Pepper Pike police are investigating a tragic accident that took the life of a 20-year-old FedEx worker July 14. Pepper Pike police say the accident happened at 10:24 a.m. on I-271. The FedEx truck was traveling north in the express lane, according to the police report, when the driver and passenger noticed the right sliding door was opening. Reports say the passenger, 20-year-old Noah Fletcher, went to close the door when he fell out of the truck and onto the road around mile marker 31.8.
Officials identify driver killed in Route 3 truck crash and explosion in Clifton
Clifton, NJ — Authorities have released the identity of a truck driver killed in an explosive crash involving a bus on Route 3 in Clifton Monday morning. Luis Santiago, 55, of Linden, died when the tractor-trailer he was driving clipped an NJ Transit bus and crashed into a barrier on Route 3 east around 11 a.m. Monday, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. The impact caused Santiago’s truck to catch fire, setting off a massive explosion. Santiago’s body was discovered after the fire was brought under control by the Clifton Fire Department.
El Paso man one of 2 truck drivers killed in fiery I-25 semitruck elk crash
Truth or Consequences, NM –An El Paso truck driver has been identified as one of two truckers killed in a fiery head-on collision after one of them hit an elk on Interstate 25 in New Mexico, state police said. Adrian Alejandro Cruz, who is survived by a wife and two young children, was “a loving, unselfish, dedicated man,” a woman identifying herself as his wife wrote on a GoFundMe account seeking help with funeral and related expenses. New Mexico State Police arrived to find two semitrucks engulfed in flames after responding to a crash about 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, on I-25 near Caballo Lake, south of Truth or Consequences. Both drivers died at the scene. A state police investigation found that one semitruck was northbound on I-25 when the truck hit an elk in the middle of the roadway, officials said.The truck then swerved left, broke through the median barrier and went into the southbound lanes, colliding head-on with a truck driven by Cruz, who his wife stated was driving home toward El Paso. Both vehicles caught fire on impact, state police reported.
Man pinned between two trucks dies in parking lot near Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, CA — A man died Monday after he was pinned between a truck and a tractor-trailer in a small community bordering Lake Tahoe, authorities said. Officers with the California Highway Patrol’s South Lake Tahoe ofice were called just after 12:50 p.m. for a person pinned between two vehicles on the 7000 block of West Lake Boulevard in Tahoma. The area features the parking lot for Cult Burger, just a few yards from the shores of Lake Tahoe. A 53-year-old Hayward man was attempting to stop his 1999 Ford F-450 as it rolled toward him, according to the CHP. He became trapped between an unoccupied Ford F-450 and the side of a trailer hitched to a truck, the CHP said. The man died at the scene of “crushing injuries,” the CHP said. He will be identified by the El Dorado County Coroner’s Office after family is notified.
Truck Driver Killed In Explosion Along North Jersey Highway
CLIFTON, NJ — Officials said a truck driver died in an explosion Monday, after a fiery crash on State Route 3 in Clifton that caused evacuations and road closures. Evening commuters are asked to seek an alternate route, as Route 3 was still closed late Monday afternoon between Grove Street and the interchange with Route 46. The ramp from the Garden State Parkway northbound onto NJ-3 is also closed, per 511nj.org. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said that the commercial truck was traveling westbound and crashed into the highway barrier Monday morning, causing it to catch fire. After the Clifton Fire Department brought the flames under control, first responders found the body of the driver, a 55-year-old man from Linden. The cause of the crash is still undetermined.
Two Cal Fire aviation contractors killed in Humboldt County plane crash
Humboldt County, CA — Two people working as contractors for Cal Fire were killed in a plane crash Tuesday morning in Humboldt County, the firefighting agency said Wednesday. Cal Fire said the “aircraft incident” occurred near Kneeland Airport and involved two employees of Amentum Aviation, a company that provides a range of aviation services to Cal Fire. The names of the people killed in the crash were not immediately available.
‘Superman’ Crew Member Confirmed as Worker Who Died by Suicide at Atlanta’s Trilith Studios
Atlanta, GA — A worker at Trilith Studios near Atlanta took her own life on Wednesday morning, according to the local police. Sources say the deceased was a female Teamster and was working on Warner Bros.’ 2025 tentpole “Superman.” The DC movie, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, is filming on the Trilith lot next to another DC project, Season 2 of “Peacemaker.” The incident happened in the crew parking lot. Officers found the worker in a vehicle with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Capt. Austin Dunn of the Fayetteville Police Department. The incident was reported at 6:47 a.m.
Truck driver killed in crash while working on disabled semi in Madera County
Madero County, CA — A semi truck driver hauling vehicles was killed Thursday afternoon on Highway 99 in Madera County when he was struck by another semi. California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Moreno said the collision happened at 12:15 p.m. at Highway 99 between Avenues 9 and 12 when the semi was disabled on the right shoulder during heavy traffic. Another semi carrying produce was traveling in the No. 2 lane, which was slow in heavy traffic. The driver then veered to the right and collided with the left rear of the trailer. Moreno said it appears the driver was out working on his disabled semi when he was struck. The 51-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unknown if the victim was working on his semi at the rear of the trailer or lying underneath, Moreno said.
Worker Dies in Smyrna Construction Accident
Smyrna, TN — A man was killed in Smyrna on Thursday morning during a work-related incident. The situation unfolded at around 11:15 AM. Public Information Officer Heather Kent told WGNS, “…the Smyrna Police Department responded to a workplace accident at a construction site on Rocky Fork Almaville Road at Kedron Church Road in Smyrna. One worker was involved in the accident, and he died from his injuries.” There was no evidence of foul play. Authorities have not released any further details on the incident.
Lafayette police officer killed, 3 others injured during hostage situation
LAFAYETTE, La. — A Lafayette police officer has died following a standoff at a home in Jeanerette, according to NBC affiliate KADN. The incident, which began as a hostage situation while U.S. Marshals were serving a warrant, escalated when the suspect fired shots. Three officers were injured, and a fourth was killed. The officer killed was identified as Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette. Lafayette police were on the scene to assist. The suspect, Nyjal Hurst, is now in custody.
25-year-old laborer dies after being hit by beam
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) – A 25-year-old laborer was killed at work after being hit by a beam structure on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 23 in Alma, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA said the preliminary investigation revealed the laborer was hit by a large wooden beam structure while trying to install a rigging strap to move the beam for installation. The death was reported to MIOSHA, and is believed to be covered by the MIOSH Act. MIOSHA is continuing to investigate. This is the 15th Michigan worker death reported to MIOSHA in 2024.
Oregon firefighter dies after explosion at fire
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A firefighter injured in an explosion while battling a fire at a barn in rural Oregon has died. Crews responded to the blaze around 4 a.m. Thursday. The injured firefighter later identified as by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office as 30-year-old Austin Smith was airlifted to a hospital from the scene near the town of St. Paul. Officials say he did not survive his injuries. The sheriff’s office, Oregon State Police and the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire and explosion. Smith had been a volunteer firefighter with the St. Paul Fire District since 2015.
Body found under collapsed Phoenix warehouse believed to be 22-year-old Oswaldo Montoya
PHOENIX, AZ – Phoenix Fire believe the body of 22-year-old Oswaldo Montoya was found on July 27, the worker who was buried under a building that collapsed in a monsoon storm on July 24. “A little after 1 o’clock, our crews identified a victim we believe to be Oswaldo, the unaccounted for employee. PD has taken over the investigation. They will be working with the medical examiner to confirm the identity,” Phoenix Fire captain Todd Keller said in a press conference. “These were racks of product 40 feet tall and when this roof blew off all these racks collapsed and it kinda corkscrewed and piled down so we had to obviously use heavy equipment. The complexities of an incident like this is such a large scale,” Keller said. The search was narrowed to a specific point in the building after two search dogs made a hit on the same spot on July 25. However, the compromised structure had stability issues that slowed the search process. Cranes were also needed to remove the heavy slabs of concrete that had to be removed piece-by-piece to create a path to where investigators believed the body was located. The victim’s family has identified him as 22-year-old Oswaldo Antonio Montoya Torres, who’s worked as a forklift operator at the warehouse for at least the past year. He’s also the father of a 2-week-old son.
Blade truck driver killed, 2 others injured in crash that shut down I-75 Sunday morning
ERIE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WTVG) – One person was killed and two others were hurt in a crash that shut down I-75 Sunday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Drivers were stuck in a several-hour shutdown on I-75 Sunday morning after a crash in the southbound lane. Officials say a young woman crashed into an unoccupied car stopped just north of Erie Road. After crashing, the driver and one passenger exited the vehicle and moved toward the barriers for safety. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says a box truck collided with the two vehicles stopped on the road around 12:20 a.m. Sunday morning. The driver of the box truck, identified as Eddie C. Dillard, age 59, of Detroit was pronounced dead at the scene. The box truck was not equipped with an airbag system and the other vehicle’s occupants were taken to the hospital, but are in stable condition, according to MCSO.
1 Houston police officer killed, 1 injured in copter crash
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston police helicopter crashed early Saturday, killing one of the two officers on board and critically injuring the other, while assisting a call to search for bodies in a nearby bayou, officials said. A pilot and tactical flight officer were aboard a police helicopter when it crashed at an apartment complex around 2 a.m. They were flown to a hospital where the tactical flight officer died, police Chief Art Acevedo said hours after the crash during a news conference where he was joined by the city’s mayor, Sylvester Turner. The department the officer who died as Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox. He is survived by a wife and two young children, who were at the hospital along with his parents and in-laws, Acevedo said.
Truck Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Lawn
LAWN, TX – A 75-year-old man from Clyde, Texas, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Farm to Market Road 382, 4.5 miles west of Lawn, Texas. This happened today around 11:40 a.m. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Monty Hale, the driver of a 2012 Western Star 490 truck tractor towing a CPS dump semi-trailer, was pronounced deceased at 1:02 p.m. at Hendrick Medical Center by Dr. Philpott. Hale was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Information states that Hale was traveling north on FM 382 when he failed to navigate a curve, veering off the east side of the road. He overcorrected, causing the truck to lose control and roll over toward the passenger side.
Investigation Underway After Bronx Construction Worker Died In Elevator Collapse Accident In Mott Haven
BRONX, NEW YORK – One construction worker has died in a Mott Haven, Bronx elevator collapse accident at a building on Bruckner Boulevard. New York City Police are saying that the accident took place around 8:17 a.m. on Wednesday. A construction worker was working with some type of equipment in an elevator. At some point, the elevator fell from the fourth floor to ground level. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victims. A supervisor at the scene died due to their injuries, and another worker was critically injured.
Employee killed after accident at construction site in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, AZ — A recovery operation is underway following a construction site accident that left a man dead in Paradise Valley early Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., rescue crews from Phoenix and Scottsdale were dispatched to reports of a man, later identified as 56-year-old Jose Ramirez Robledo, trapped under debris at a home under construction on McDonald Drive, west of Scottsdale Road. Phoenix Fire officials say early reports indicate that multiple windows fell from a crane onto Robledo, who died at the scene. Paradise Valley PD said there are currently no signs of foul play. The investigation is still ongoing.
Mechanic dies after getting pinned by vehicle lift at auto repair center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) – Authorities in Illinois say a mechanic has died after getting pinned by a vehicle he was working on at an auto repair center. According to the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office, Dennis Modloff, 55, was working under a Jeep at Kurt’s Service Center when the SUV fell on him Wednesday morning. Rockford police said the vehicle was parked on top of a hydraulic vehicle lift with an under-hoist jack stand that was holding up the rear axle. However, the jack stand moved while Modloff was making repairs on the Jeep and the vehicle fell on top of him. The 55-year-old became pinned between the SUV and the lift’s ramp. Another employee found Modloff and called 911, but first responders determined he was beyond resuscitation and pronounced dead.
Plant worker kicked out after dispute returns to kill coworker
St. Louis, MO — Two Missouri men are accused of murder in the fatal shooting of a coworker following a workplace dispute, officials said. Investigators say 47-year-old Kevin Jackson got into an argument or fight with a coworker at the Harcros Chemicals Inc. plant in St. Louis, on July 10, according to recently filed court documents. The documents didn’t specify what caused the dispute, but they said it was disruptive enough that a manager ordered Jackson to leave the facility. Jackson, along with another worker, 51-year-old James Anthony Pickett, got into an SUV parked in a nearby lot and drove away, the documents said. But he wasn’t gone long, according to investigators. “Shortly thereafter, the rest of the business employees begin to exit the building and proceed out of the perimeter fence,” documents said. The coworker was standing on a sidewalk with another employee when Jackson suddenly pulled up in an SUV, investigators said. Pickett got out of the passenger seat and opened fire, shooting the coworker in the head, the court documents said.
South Sacramento apartment complex employee shot, killed after dispute; suspect arrested
SACRAMENTO, CA – A south Sacramento apartment complex employee was allegedly shot and killed by a tenant on Monday, authorities say. Deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment complex near 66th Avenue and E. Southgate Drive around 9:40 a.m. to investigate a shooting. There, deputies say a woman was fatally shot. She was a worker at the complex, the sheriff’s office says. Detectives identified the suspect as 66-year-old Leslie Weikert. He allegedly shot the woman several times after having some sort of dispute with her. Weikert was arrested later Monday evening. He’s facing a charge of homicide and is being held at Sacramento County Jail without bail. Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), the company that manages the complex, identified the woman killed as Orelia Anderson, who had worked there since 2019.