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And wine wholesaler where he had worked for two years as a driver. he was on his way out of a disciplinary hearing and had been asked to resign over videos that showed him stealing beer. by the time he finished, eight people were dead. one victim is still in the hospital in critical condition. when police arrived at the scene, thornton turned the handgun on himself. >> he was no different than any other driver over there. you went, pick a load and you go out and do your job. >> reporter: thornton had at least five guns registered to him. on his facebook page, he listed hoffman's gun center as ...

Concerns about racial discrimination to the union. we take the representation of all of ou meb they went on to say, we have lost friends and family as a they went on to say, we have lost friends and family as a kher help each other through >> the owners of the beer distribution company says, quote, everyone at hartford distributors is devastated by this morning's tragic and senseless act. our focus right now is on the families. one of the survivors of today's attack was steve hollander. he was shot twice but survived. tonight, he tells the associated press that omar thornton was as cold as ice...

These incidents are psychologically difficult. but as far as the medical care goes, our team here is used to taking care of patients such as this. >> reporter: the focus shifts to thornton. the associated press says he was caught on tape stealing beer and complained of racial harassment. but the union says the complaint was never filed. one union official describes him as, quote, a disgruntled employee who shot a bunch of people. now, again, nine total victims. nine, including thorn. two names officially have beenas one is bryan cirigliano. 61, president of teamsters 105, he was thornton's rep...

The office staff there. the sales staff there. and it just couldn't have happened at a worst time. all the drivers are picking their loads. >> reporter: not long after the call, it was learned the shooter was an employee, a driver, 34-year-old omar thornton, who showed up to work facing a disciplinary hearing with company management and teamster union officials. police say he was given the option to quit or be fired. shortly thereafter, he pulled out a began and start shooting. >> he was alive when police responded. police units started to clear the building, evacuate the victims. it appears h...