Photo of Beavercreek Walmart shooter released; FBI seeking information

WHIO Staff
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Beavercreek police have released the first official photo of the man who opened fire inside a local Walmart, injuring four people on Monday.

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Benjamin Charles Jones, 20, of Dayton, was identified Tuesday as the shooter at the store on Pentagon Blvd.

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Jones went into the store around 8:30 p.m. and shot four people. He was found behind the Vision Center in the store, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“If you have any information regarding Jones, you are urged to provide a tip by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or visiting tips.fbi.gov,” police shared on social media.

We’re working to learn more about Jones and the investigation. We’ll continue to provide updates.