A Milwaukee electrician identified by police as the man who fatally shot five co-workers at one of the nation’s largest breweries enjoyed building guns, the Associated Press reports. Authorities said Anthony Ferrill, 51, opened fire at the Molson Coors Brewing Co. complex on Wednesday, killing five male employees before turning his gun on himself. His motive remains a mystery. Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley said the victims all worked together as electricians and machinists in the complex’s powerhouse.
Ferrill’s neighbors said he was a married father of two adult children and one younger daughter. He had worked at the brewery for about 15 years as an electrician. Several years ago Ferrill slipped off or fell off a ladder at the brewery and hurt his shoulder, forcing him to miss work. He told a neighbor that “spies” from the brewery were lurking in the neighborhood, watching his activities to make sure he wasn’t faking the injury.