Live Updates: Six Killed in Shooting Rampage at Molson Coors Facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said that the shooter was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot. The gunman was identified as a 51-year-old Milwaukee resident.

"Officers located the suspect, a 51-year old Milwaukee man, deceased, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound", Morales said on Wednesday. "We have located five additional deceased adult victims".

Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said in a press conference on Wednesday that five employees at the Milwaukee brewery and the shooter were dead.

Very sad news out of Wisconsin and Molson Coors. God Bless the people of Milwaukee. Let’s pray for all of the victims, police, medical personnel and everyone impacted by this tragedy.

— Reince Priebus (@Reince) February 26, 2020

"I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families in Wisconsin earlier today, taking the lives of five people", President Trump said on Wednesday. "Our hearts break for them… and it's a terrible thing". 

Earlier, conflicting media reports indicated that two to seven people had been killed.

Update regarding the critical incident that occurred on the 4100 block of West State Street. There is no active threat; however, this scene is still an active.

A press conference will be held at approximately 6pm at the south east corner of 35th and State St.

— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) February 26, 2020

We are closely following developments surrounding the shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones and the first responders protecting the community. Congress has a duty to them all to take real action to #EndGunViolence.

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) February 26, 2020

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has commented on the shooting at the local Molson Coors brewery at a press conference.

"There are multiple people who have died, I believe including the shooter," Barrett said of the shooting, adding that the details will follow.

Update regarding the critical incident that occurred on the 4100 block of West State Street. There is no active threat; however, this scene is still an active.

— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) February 26, 2020

Monitoring this frightening situation at an iconic Milwaukee brewery. Prayers go out to everyone affected. https://t.co/9drbZcffGi

— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) February 26, 2020

There is an active situation at our Milwaukee facility and we are working closely with the Milwaukee Police Department. Our top priority is our employees and we’ll provide updates in conjunction with the police as we are able.

— Molson Coors Beverage Company (@MolsonCoors) February 26, 2020

The gunman is reported to be a former employee of the Molson Coors facility who was fired earlier in the day. He is said to have returned to the plant in his uniform with a silencer-modified gun, WBBM-TV reported, citing a law enforcement source. It also alleged that the shooter could have entered the premises using a stolen name tag.

"It's crazy. Milwaukee is getting real crazy. It just needs to stop. So much violence in Milwaukee. Too many kids around. I know over there there's plenty kids around that area, and I just pray that everybody's safe", a local resident told WBBM-TV.