Worker charged with homicide in deadly shooting at linen company near Philadelphia

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Authorities say a deadly shooting at a linen company near Philadelphia was apparently spurred by an ongoing dispute the gunman had with a female colleague. The Delaware County district attorney says Thursday that 61-year-old Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz is charged with several counts including homicide, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.

Onlookers stand near the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa., a Philadelphia suburb. Chester Mayor Stefan Roots speaks with members of the media near the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa., a Philadelphia suburb. A police officer walks the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa., a Philadelphia suburb.

The charges stem from a shooting Wednesday at Delaware County Linen in Chester, a city about 18 miles south of Philadelphia. Stollsteimer said two brothers — Leovanny Pena and Giguenson Pena, who both worked at the company — were killed, while three other workers — including the woman involved in the dispute — were wounded and remained hospitalized Thursday.

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