One employee is dead and another was taken into custody after a workplace shooting in Belle Glade Friday morning.The suspect has been identified as Felix Cabrera, 86, of Belle Glade.The victim’s name will not be released under Marsy’s law. The victim was 67 years old and lived in Martin County. Deputies responded to Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, located on George Wedgeworth Way, at 10:54 a.m. in response to a shooting.When they arrived, they found a man dead near the entrance of the building. They began searching the business and found the suspect armed with a handgun, who was arrested without incident, deputies said.Detectives learned that Cabrera worked for Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida for 31 years and was told he was going to be terminated. Cabrera was instructed to clock out and not return to work.According to a release, Cabrera asked the victim if he could continue to work for another year due to financial reasons. The victim reportedly denied his request.The release said that Cabrera became upset, pulled the gun out of his pocket and shot the victim several times until he died. Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida released a statement Friday evening.“We are horrified and deeply saddened by the senseless violence that occurred today. The victim was part of the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative family, and we are praying for the victim’s loved ones, as well as all our team members and growers. We will be there for one another in the days, weeks and months ahead . We also thank the first responders who bravely and quickly responded to this tragic situation.We will continue to cooperate with local law enforcement and we are referring questions to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.”Cabrera has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder with no bond. He will have his first appearance in court on Saturday, June 5. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.
One employee is dead and another was taken into custody after a workplace shooting in Belle Glade Friday morning.
The suspect has been identified as Felix Cabrera, 86, of Belle Glade.
The victim’s name will not be released under Marsy’s law. The victim was 67 years old and lived in Martin County.
Deputies responded to Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, located on George Wedgeworth Way, at 10:54 a.m. in response to a shooting.
When they arrived, they found a man dead near the entrance of the building. They began searching the business and found the suspect armed with a handgun, who was arrested without incident, deputies said.
Detectives learned that Cabrera worked for Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida for 31 years and was told he was going to be terminated. Cabrera was instructed to clock out and not return to work.
According to a…
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