Jacob Bruce Beneke, 34, was among six people killed in a workplace shooting at Accent Signage Systems in Minneapolis on September 27, 2012. Beneke worked as a graphic artist and was described as a devoted father with a strong interest in mixed-media sculpture using recycled materials. He was well-liked by colleagues and his death had a profound effect on his family and the local community.

The shooter, a former employee who had been fired earlier that day, returned to the workplace with a firearm and killed multiple employees and a UPS driver before taking his own life at the scene. Beneke’s family later pursued legal action against the company, alleging more could have been done to prevent the attack. The case remains a somber example of the impact of workplace violence.

If anyone knew Jacob or has information about his life and work, please share what you remember.