The families of two people killed and two people who were injured during a mass shooting at a New Albany warehouse last year have filed a lawsuit over claims the shooting could have been prevented.
They filed suit against the company, KDC/One, its security and Bruce Foster, the suspect charged in the crime.
Shakhar Chapaghi and Kyle Vaver died during the Feb. 4, 2025, shooting at the KDC/One facility. Chapaghi and Vaver worked for Tri-Tech Laboratories and had been invited to the site.
Among the injured victims who survived the shooting were Govin Sharma and Sagar Wagley. They worked for Tri-Tech's quality assurance team.
The suit, filed Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, claims Aegis Protective Services failed to provide appropriate safeguards.
The lawsuit said security allowed Foster to enter the warehouse with a handgun while he was intoxicated. Foster worked on a Tri-Tech quality assurance team at the facility.
The suit also claimed Foster had exhibited erratic behavior, talked to himself and made violent threats before the shooting, including threats made at work.
The suit also stated Tri-Tech planned to fire Foster and post his position.
The suit alleged Foster was aware of his job being posted and claimed Tri-Tech knew Foster would react violently.
The suit claimed Aegis did not provide metal detectors or other screening devices and hired unqualified guards.
The lawsuit also said if security guards had searched Foster's backpack, he would not have been able to bring the gun into the facility.
It also said KDC US Holdings failed to provide adequate security.
Foster has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. He's undergoing further mental health evaluations to determine if he should stand trial.
The suit is asking for compensatory damages of at least $25,000 and punitive damages to be determined at trial.
