USPS worker shot to death at Texas facility, co-worker arrested

A worker was shot and killed and a co-worker was taken into custody Monday night at a USPS processing facility in Missouri City, Texas, fox 26 houston Is reporting citing local police and USPS.

The fatal incident occurred around 10 p.m. when police were called to a processing facility at 611 Highway 90 Alt. after a report of a shooting.

Police found one worker dead from gunshot wounds and arrested another worker.

The expansion facility was evacuated and video from the scene showed dozens of workers outside the facility with a heavy police presence at the scene.

The USPS tells Fox News Digital that the victim has been identified as USPS contractor Kevin Hines.

The suspect was identified as USPS employee Derrick Lott, who has been charged with murder and remains in custody, the USPS says.

There were no other injuries during the incident.

“This was a tragic and senseless act of violence,” Mona Hernandez, U.S. Postal Inspection Service acting inspector for the Houston Division, said in a statement.

“Our employees deserve to feel safe when they come to work. Postal Inspector Kevin Hines is working tirelessly to ensure justice is served on behalf of his family and all employees who work at this facility. ,

USPS will continue to assist the Missouri City Police Department in the ongoing investigation.

It is unclear how the incident unfolded and where in the building it occurred.

Mail processing at the facility has been suspended during an investigation.

The facility is about 14 miles southwest of Houston.

Dana Carter, an inspector with the Houston division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, held a press briefing outside the facility late Monday and confirmed that a shooting had occurred.

“I can confirm that one person was involved. The individual is in custody and the community is safe,” Carter told ABC 13.

“At this time, there is one victim. That person is deceased, and again, this is an active investigation. We’re going to continue to work through that process as we get ready to notify Kin next. ,

He said the incident poses no threat to the public.