1 dead, 1 critical after shooting at GFS distribution center in Shepherdsville, suspect in custody

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A judge in Bullitt County set bond at $1.5 million for the suspect in a double shooting at a food service distribution center in Shepherdsville Monday night that left one person dead and another in critical condition.

Corey Rowland, 28, was arrested early Tuesday morning. According to a citation from Shepherdsville Police, Rowland called 911 after the shooting "in an attempt to turn himself in."

Rowland was in the parking lot of his apartment complex on Poplar Level Road in Louisville when he was apprehended by LMPD.

Rowland was arraigned Tuesday morning in Bullitt County on charges of murder, assault, and wanton endangerment. Judge Jennifer Porter ordered him not to have contact with GFS or the surviving victim.

According to police, two victims were shot around 9:30 p.m. at the Gordon Food Service (GFS) distribution center at 342 Gordon Industrial Drive. That's off I-65 and Cedar Grove Road.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said Charles E. Puckett Jr., 24, died of multiple gunshots.

The second victim was last reported in critical condition after undergoing surgery Monday night.

A citation states that Rowland told a detective he killed "Chuck" and he left work early and stayed in his vehicle and waited for Chuck to leave work. He then confronted the victim in the parking lot "and shot him what he described to be 17 times."

According to that citation, Rowland said he shot the second victim as well because "he was friends" with the first victim, "and that was the only reason."

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"Some of what we have heard is that there may have been some type of altercation here at this workplace earlier in the day," said Shepherdsville Police Chief Steve Schmidt on Monday night.

Schmidt expected police to remain on scene for hours documenting the area and talking to witnesses. He said there were several witnesses.

Rowland's history shows only minor traffic violations. His next court appearance in this case is scheduled for March 2. He is currently in the Bullitt County Jail.