SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Authorities identify the victim who died in yesterday’s shooting at Pro Tech in Lennox as 45-year-old John Richter of Lennox.
Lincoln County Sheriff Dennis Johnson says 46-year-old Kathy Steever of Lennox was critically injured by the shooter, 52-year-old Jeffrey DeZeeuw of Sioux Falls.
Johnson says DeZeeuw confronted Richter that morning about trucking assignments. Richter was DeZeeuw's supervisor. DeZeeuw returned around two yesterday afternoon and fatally shot Richter and wounded Steever.
Lennox Police Chief Orville Johnson says 45-year-old Brian Roesler of Marion fought with the suspect over the gun and was hit in the head with the pistol. DeZeeuw fled the scene.
Jorgenson says Roesler may have prevented further tragedy.
Authorities say DeZeeuw committed suicide after setting his semi on fire. His identity was confirmed by dental records this morning.
Steever’s family says her condition is improving.