Indianapolis, Indiana – A lawsuit filed by the family of five victims of a mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility in 2021 has been dismissed. The court order, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Indianapolis Division, stated that the case was dismissed “without prejudice” on Friday. Details about the dismissal were limited in the court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4.
The shooting took place on April 15, 2021, at the FedEx Ground Facility on Mirabel Road, where a former employee opened fire, resulting in eight deaths and several injuries. Among the victims were four members of the Sikh community. The incident marked the deadliest mass shooting in Indianapolis history.
The lawsuit alleged negligence and security lapses leading up to and during the shooting, naming Securitas Security Services, USA, along with FedEx Corporation and its subsidiaries as defendants. It highlighted the shooter’s actions as he passed through an ungated parking area before the incident unfolded.
According to the lawsuit, the shooter displayed signs of emotional and mental instability during his employment at the FedEx facility in 2020. The absence of robust security measures and past incidents at other FedEx facilities were also raised in the lawsuit.
Law enforcement’s initial investigation records were reportedly withheld, including witness interviews, surveillance footage, and scene photos. The findings from a joint investigation by the FBI and local law enforcement revealed that the shooter carried out the attack alone and without any racial ideology influencing his actions.
Overall, the dismissal of the lawsuit signifies the legal complexities surrounding the tragic event and the challenges in holding accountable those responsible for addressing security and safety measures to prevent mass shootings in the future.