Victim Identified as New Details Surface in West Palm Beach Warehouse Shooting
New information indicates that the 21-year-old suspect accused of shooting his coworker allegedly targeted the victim in the head at a warehouse in West Palm Beach where they worked as welders.
Newly emerged details suggest that the 21-year-old man, who is facing accusations of shooting his coworker, allegedly targeted the victim in the head during the incident. The shooting took place at a warehouse in West Palm Beach, where both individuals worked as welders. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the shooting, though the motives behind the attack remain unclear. The victim’s identity has not yet been fully disclosed as law enforcement officials piece together more information related to the case.
On January 17, around midday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) received a call reporting a shooting at Coastal Metal, a warehouse located on Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. In response to the call, PBSO deputies quickly arrived at the scene to investigate the incident and secure the area. The shooting reportedly occurred within the warehouse, and authorities are working to gather more details about the circumstances surrounding the event.
When PBSO deputies arrived at the scene, they found the 21-year-old suspect, Kolby Edwards, being restrained by several employees from the warehouse. The employees had managed to subdue Edwards and held him down until law enforcement arrived. The deputies promptly took control of the situation, placing Edwards in handcuffs as they began to secure the area and assess the situation.
Body-worn camera footage revealed the 21-year-old suspect, Kolby Edwards, calling out through the window, “Tell Pops I’m sorry!” after his arrest. According to the criminal probable cause affidavit, Edwards is accused of shooting his welding supervisor, Romeish “Pops” Morgan, in the head, and another coworker, Gabriel Suprius, in the shoulder. Tragically, Morgan later passed away from his injuries at the hospital on Sunday, as confirmed in earlier reports.
The shooting occurred at a welding station, and when deputies arrived, they found the area covered in blood and shell casings. Investigators were informed by the warehouse supervisor that Edwards, who worked as a welder assistant, had been frequently absent or late to work.
This isn’t the first time Edwards has been linked to troubling behavior. About a year prior to this incident, Edwards had faced charges related to animal cruelty, following an incident involving his family dog. When the supervisor heard the gunshots, he retrieved a firearm, went downstairs from his office, and instructed Edwards to drop the weapon. The supervisor then assisted in restraining Edwards until deputies arrived.
Edwards was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and aggravated battery with a firearm.
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