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(CNN) The gunman in Monday's fatal shooting spree at an Orlando, Florida, business targeted his victims and had a "negative relationship" with at least one of them, according to law enforcement.

Army veteran John Robert Neumann, Jr. killed five employees of Fiamma Inc. before killing himself, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

The company makes accessories for recreational vehicles. Neumann was fired from there in April.

He walked into the business Monday morning and pointed his gun at a new, temporary employee and told her to leave, Demings said.

"He was certainly singling out the individuals he shot," Demings told reporters Monday afternoon.

Officers gather in an industrial district of suburban Orlando, where multiple people were killed.

Read More</s>Five people were shot and killed by a "disgruntled" former employee at a workplace near Orlando, Florida, this morning, three years after the suspect was involved in another workplace violence incident there, authorities said.

The suspect shot and killed himself after shooting his former co-workers this morning at Fiamma, which is part of an Italian company that manufactures awnings and accessories for RVs, authorities said. Most victims were shot in the head and some were shot multiple times, according to Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.

The active shooting was reported at about 8:03 a.m. Deputies arrived minutes later to find three men and one woman dead, Demings said. A fifth person, a man, was taken to a hospital where he died, Demings said.

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old John Robert Neumann Jr., was allegedly "singling out" victims, Demings said. When Neumann encountered a young woman who was a temporary employee, he allegedly pointed the gun at her and told her to get out of the business, Demings said. It appears Neumann reloaded at least once during the shooting spree, Demings added.

Eight people inside the business survived, Demings said.

Demings described the suspect as a "disgruntled" former employee who was fired in April 2017.

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In 2014, authorities responded to Fiamma when Neumann was involved in another workplace violence incident, in which he allegedly battered another employee, Demings said. No charges were filed at that time, Demings said.

There's no indication that the suspect was a member of any terror organization, Demings said, adding that this was "likely a workplace violence incident."

It appears that the person he was accused of battering in 2014 was not one of the victims today, the sheriff said.

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Shelley Adams told ABC News that her sister, a Fiamma employee, saw someone lying on the floor as she walked out of the bathroom. She was "just hysterically crying," Adams said of her sister, who called her on the phone. "She kept saying, 'My boss is dead.'"

The victims were identified as Robert Snyder, 69; Brenda Montanez-Crespo, 44; Kevin Clark, 53; Jeffrey Roberts, 57; Kevin Lawson, 46.

Neumann was a U.S. Army veteran who was discharged honorably in 1999, Demings said. He lived alone and has no family in the area, Demings said.

Next week marks the one-year anniversary of the June 12, 2016, mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement, "Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before."

"I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence," Scott said.</s>Five people were shot and killed by a “disgruntled” former employee at a workplace near Orlando, Florida, this morning, three years after the suspect was involved in another workplace violence incident there, according to authorities.

The suspect shot and killed himself after shooting his former co-workers this morning at Fiamma, a company that manufactures awnings and accessories for RVs, authorities said.

The active shooting was reported at about 8:03 a.m. and deputies arrived minutes later to find three men and one woman dead, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

A fifth person, a man, was taken to a hospital where he died, Demings said.

Seven people inside the business survived and are being interviewed, Demings said.

The 45-year-old suspect, who was armed with a handgun and a knife, shot and killed himself, Demings said.

Demings described the suspect as a “disgruntled” former employee who was fired in April 2017. The sheriff did not name the man.

In June 2014, authorities responded to Fiamma when the suspect was involved in another workplace violence incident, in which he allegedly battered another employee, Demings said. No charges were filed at that time, Demings said.

There’s no indication that the suspect was a member of any terror organization, Demings said, adding that this was “likely a workplace violence incident.”

Shelley Adams told ABC News that her sister told her she was inside her place of business this morning when she walked out of the bathroom and saw someone lying on the floor.

Adams said her sister recounted the story on the phone and “was just hysterically crying.”

Her sister was OK, Adams said but “she kept saying, ‘My boss is dead.'”

The FBI is at the scene.

The shooting comes one week before the one-year anniversary of the June 12, 2016, mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement, “Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before.”

“I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence,” Scott said.

This story is developing. Please check back for more updates.</s>Five people including the gunman were killed after a shooting broke out in the industrial area of Orlando in the United States of America on Monday. Shooter a disgruntled former employee, says police.

The incident reportedly took place in the workplace in, northeast of downtown in Orlando.

Initial reports from the local media suggest that the situation is under control as the cops have cordoned the area.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in a statement confirming the shooting incident said that the area has security forces have “stabilized” the crime scene and a more accurate picture will follow after the investigation.

Confirmed the multiple fatalities, Sheriff’s Office did not speak about the identity of the 5 killed including the gunman.

“OCSO working shooting scene that has stabilized. Multiple fatalities. Situation contained. Sheriff will brief as soon as info is accurate,” tweeted Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Florida.

Fox News reports that the CBI is on the investigation. There is no information of the identity or the motive of the shooter.

The shooting incident comes on the foot note after almost a year ago, Omar Mateen, an Islamic extremist massacre 49 people in Pulse nightclub in Orlando.</s>A "disgruntled employee" who was recently fired from a business near Orlando, Fla., shot and killed five of his former co-workers before killing himself on Monday morning, according to local law enforcement.

Four of the victims died at the scene, while a fifth died at a hospital, authorities said. Seven other employees were in the Fiamma Inc. building at the time of the attack and were unharmed.

Local media have reported that at least one of the survivors was in the bathroom during the shooting. The survivor reportedly called her sister and told her, "My boss is dead."

The suspected shooter was fired from the company in April, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said at a news conference Monday morning. There's no indication that he had ties to "any subversive type organization" or terrorist group, Demings said, and authorities believe the shooting was "likely a workplace violence incident."

The sheriff said the former employee had a minor criminal record and that police had visited Fiamma Inc. several years ago after a call that involved the shooter today. Demings added that the suspect "allegedly battered another employee" in that incident but no charges were ultimately filed.

The suspect reportedly returned to his former workplace armed with a handgun and knife. He "shot five innocent people this morning and then turned the gun on himself," Demings said.

Fiamma is an Italy-based manufacturer of accessories for motor vehicles.

Authorities have not released the identity of the suspected shooter or the victims. Another press conference was scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.

Almost a year ago, an attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando left 49 people dead, in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott referenced the Pulse shooting in a statement Monday, saying, "Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before. ... I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence."

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs told reporters that "certainly the situation here appears to be very different from the situation at Pulse. ... I will just say what I said earlier, I would ask our citizens if you see something that troubles you, please go the extra mile, make the call."</s>ORLANDO, FLA. (AP) - Five were killed after a shooting inside a business that makes awnings for recreational vehicles in an industrial park on Monday. Authorities converged on the area and announced that the situation has been contained.

Orange County Sheriff's deputies were zeroing in on the Fiamma Inc. business in an industrial park in Orlando, Florida.

Deputies responded to a call for an active shooter and arrived at the scene at 8:05AM. Four people were reported dead at the scene. Another victim died at the hospital. Seven people survived. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said during a briefing on Monday that about 12 people were at the company.

Demings said that the gunman was a disgruntled former employee who was fired in April. Demings says the shooter, described as a 45-year-old disgruntled former worker at the awnings manufacturing plant, also shot and killed himself. The sheriff says the shooting is not believed to have any link to terrorism.

The shooter, who has not yet been identified, had been involved in a previous workplace violence incident and had been accused of battering another employee inside the business. He was not charged in that case.

The Orange County sheriff’s office says it hopes to identify the gunman in a workplace shooting near Orlando at its next briefing this afternoon.

The briefing is planned for 2 p.m. Monday.

Shelley Adams said her sister, Sheila McIntyre, called her from the company's bathroom during the shooting and was very upset.

She kept repeating "My boss is dead. My boss is dead," Adams said.

Authorities closed the road near the scene and have urged motorists to "use caution." A media staging area has been set up near the scene.

Local news outlets reported that several Orange County Fire and Rescue vehicles were seen leaving the scene. A large police presence remains.

"Over the past year the Orlando community has been challenged like never before. I have been briefed by our law enforcement officials on this tragic incident and Ann and I are praying for the families who lost loved ones today. I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence. I will remain in contact with the Orlando law enforcement community throughout the day as more information is made available."

No further details were immediately available.

This is a developing story that will be updated.</s>ORLANDO – A disgruntled former employee shot and killed five people at an Orlando, Florida, business Monday morning before killing himself, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

Three men and a woman were found dead at the scene, Demings said. Another man died at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Seven people survived inside Fiamma Inc., which makes accessories for recreational vehicles, Demings said.

The gunman, 45, was fired from Fiamma in April, Demings said.

He had a minor police record and no association with any subversive or terrorist group, Demings said.

Police had responded to a battery complaint against the gunman at Fiamma in 2014. The victim of that incident was not among the dead Monday, Demings said.

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Five people, including the shooter, are dead after a shooting at an Orlando, Florida business headquarters, CNN affiliate WFTV reports.

Police say there is no connection to terrorism. It appears to be a work-related incident, WFTV says.

Police reported earlier they were investigating a “multiple fatality” shooting, according to Capt. Angelo Nieves with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office calls the situation “contained and stable,” WFTV says.

The location is an industrial area in suburban Orlando, northeast of downtown.

Police officers are gathered in a parking lot outside several warehouses.

Shelley Adams told reporters she heard from her sister, who works at Fiamma and was in the restroom when she heard a noise. She came out and saw someone lying on the floor.

“She said, ‘I saw too much. My boss is dead,'” Adams said.

The FBI is assisting the sheriff’s office, a media relations spokesperson confirms to CNN. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is also on the scene.

Almost a year ago, Orlando was the site of the nation’s worst terror attack since 9/11. On June 12, 2016, a gunman killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub.

“Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before,” Florida Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement Monday. “I will remain in contact with the Orlando law enforcement community throughout the day as more information is made available.”</s>A gunman fatally shot five employees at an Orlando, Florida, business Monday and then killed himself, authorities said during a morning news conference.

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said the shooter, identified by police as a 45-year-old former "disgruntled employee" who was terminated in April, opened fire on former co-workers at Fiamma Inc., which manufacturers accessories for recreational vehicles in an industrial area more than seven miles from downtown Orlando.

The shooter, who was carrying a gun and a knife, committed suicide, Demings said. The sheriff said that there were seven survivors in the attack.

"We have no indication that this subject is a participant in any type of terror organization," Demings said during the news conference. "What this is at this point is likely a workplace violence incident."

Demings said sheriff's deputies received a 911 call about 8 a.m. about an active shooter situation and, when they arrived on the scene, they found four deceased victims - three men and a woman. A fifth victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he also died, the sheriff said. The sheriff said that the gunman had died "by his own means."

Demings said that several years ago, the shooter, whose name has not been released, was accused of battering another employee at Fiamma. He has a criminal history that includes DUI and marijuana possession, the sheriff said.

After the early morning shooting, Shelley Adams told reporters her sister, who works at Fiamma was in the restroom when she heard a bang. When she came out, she saw someone on the floor.

Adams said her sister told her, "My boss is dead. My boss is dead."

Orange County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Jane Watrel said in an email that deputies were on the scene and that there was "no threat to the community."

The FBI dispatched members of the bureau's Orlando office to the scene, where they are assisting in the investigation and working to determine the motivation, officials said.

Authorities did not immediately comment on a possible motive for the shooting, which occurred just a week before the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in downtown Orlando. That mass shooting killed 49 people and injured dozens of others. The attacker at Pulse, who was killed by police after an hours-long standoff inside the club, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

"Because of the active nature of the investigation, we can't comment on any motives at this time, but if a nexus to terrorism is discovered, we'll update with that information as appropriate," the FBI said in a statement Monday. "We'll be working with Orange County to determine the reason for the shooting."

Hospitals in the area did not immediately respond to requests for comment about whether they had taken in any of the victims from the shooting.

After the shooting, Florida Gov. Rick Scott asked residents across the state to pray for the families affected "by this senseless act of violence."

"Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before," Scott said in a statement. "I have been briefed by our law enforcement officials on this tragic incident and Ann and I are praying for the families who lost loved ones today."

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs said, "Unfortunately, we've seen this scenario play itself out in our community and in other communities across the nation, and it is incumbent upon all of us not to become complacent or become callous to these horrific situations, but for each of our citizens to be vigilant . . . if they see something that seems abnormal, they need to say something."</s>ORLANDO (KUSI) — Multiple people were killed in a shooting at an Orlando industrial park Monday.

Three men and one woman were killed when a 45-year-old disgruntled former employee entered an awning manufacturing plant in Orlando Florida Monday and opened fire before turning the gun on himself, according to Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.

The shooter has not yet been identified.

The former employee of Fiamma Inc. was fired in April, Demings said. He had been accused previously of battering another employee while in the premises. He was not charge. It was unclear if that incident was the cause for termination.

One of the seven survivors, Yamaris Gomez, ran to the tile street across the store to call authorities. She told deputies the gunman had told her to leave.

“Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before. I have been briefed by our law enforcement officials on this tragic incident and Ann and I are praying for the families who lost loved ones today. I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence. I will remain in contact with the Orlando law enforcement community throughout the day as more information is made available.”

The shooting is being investigated by Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. A briefing is scheduled for 1 p.m. local time.

This is a developing story and will be updated.</s>Five persons, including a woman, were killed at a workplace in the USA city of Orlando when a disgruntled former employee went on a shooting spree before killing himself. The victim of that incident was not among the dead Monday, Demings said. The gunman “had a negative relationship with” at least one of the victims.

Five people were shot and killed by a “disgruntled” former employee at a workplace near Orlando, Florida, this morning, three years after the suspect was involved in another workplace violence incident there, according to authorities.

Officials said the situation has been contained and the scene has been “stabilized”.

He had a minor police record and no association with any subversive or terrorist group, Demings said.

Authorities had no reports of any specific threats the gunman made to people at the company or anyone else, Banks said.

Searching for a motive, deputies cordoned off a trailer park in Maitland, where Neumann lived alone in a mobile home on a busy road next to a funeral home, a used vehicle lot and a dog-grooming business.

“What this is at this point is likely a workplace violence incident”, Demings said. Deputies responded to today’s shooting at the Fiamma Inc building on Forsyth Road in Orlando around 8am.

Mr Demings added: “This is a sad day once again for us in Orange County”.

“Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before”, Gov. Rick Scot said in a statement.

Six people, including a gunman, were fatally shot Monday morning in an episode of workplace violence near Orlando, sources told Channel 9. Several of the victims’ families and survivors filed millions of dollars in lawsuits against the companies overseeing Alexis’ work.

The sheriff said officers were dispatched within 45 seconds and arrived two minutes later. “We’ll be working with Orange County to determine the reason for the shooting”.

Shelley Adams said her sister, Sheila McIntyre, of Orlando, was in the bathroom when she heard gunshots. They occurred at a business that makes awnings for recreational vehicles. Adams said. “That’s shocking”.

This latest shooting comes a week before the one-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, which also took place in Orlando.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that there are “multiple fatalities” in a “tragic incident”. It was the deadliest mass shooting in US history with 49 people killed by a gunman in the early morning hours of June 12.
A discharged 45-year-old former employee shoots and kills five people at a manufacturing business in Orlando, Florida, United States. The shooter took his own life afterwards. Eight others inside the workplace survived.