Federal investigators have conducted a search at the residence of the man who carried out the shooting at the Beavercreek Walmart. Benjamin C. Jones, a 20-year-old from Dayton, has been identified as the shooter who injured four people on Monday night. He was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The FBI served a search warrant at Jones’ home on Buell Lane, where they questioned neighbors. The nature of the new police presence at the residence is currently unknown.
The quiet and secluded neighborhood, known for housing military personnel, police officers, and firefighters, was thrown into chaos on Monday night when the shooting occurred. David Hanson, a resident of the area since 2009, described the neighborhood as peaceful, with little traffic except for residents. He shared a video captured by his home security camera, showing multiple police cruisers rushing down Buell Lane, which he said was a highly unusual sight.
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Court documents obtained by the News Center 7 I-Team revealed that Jones had only faced charges once in the past. In August, he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Greene County by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Additionally, Fairborn police had responded to calls regarding a suicidal subject at an address associated with Jones in the spring of 2022.
The FBI’s investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and further details about their findings are yet to be disclosed. Meanwhile, the Beavercreek Walmart remains closed until further notice following the tragic incident. The community is still reeling from the event, and neighbors of the shooter’s residence expressed surprise and shock at the incident, describing the occupants as quiet and keeping to themselves.
As authorities continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the focus remains on supporting the victims and their families. The incident has once again highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States and has sparked a renewed debate on gun control measures.
