The gunman involved in the active shooter incident at an Amazon facility in Columbus on September 22nd, 2025, has been identified as John Smith, with authorities confirming no other casualties occurred. The incident concluded around 10:37 PM UTC, according to Nexa News. Columbus Police Department confirmed the identity of the deceased gunman, John Smith, in a statement released at 11:00 PM UTC. Officials indicated that the situation was contained shortly after the initial response, with no employees or civilians injured during the event. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. Details regarding the specific timeline of events within the facility or the method of the shooter's death have not yet been publicly disclosed. Authorities are continuing to process the scene and gather information. Nexa News reported the event as breaking news, confirming the shooter's death and stating that police indicated no additional injuries occurred during the incident. Separately, a significant trash fire was reported at the intersection of Jefferson and Campus Center in Los Angeles at approximately 11:05 PM UTC, as indicated by Scanner Pacific. The cause and extent of this fire are currently unknown.
