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On the morning of March 22, 2002, a workplace shooting at the Bertrand Products aircraft parts plant in South Bend, Indiana, left four employees dead. Among those killed was 42-year-old Robert Downs Jr. The gunman, identified as 54-year-old coworker William Lockey, entered the facility and opened fire during a meeting, with a witness saying he appeared to target specific individuals.

Also killed were Craig Schafer, 50, John Contadeluci, 47, and Dave Arpasi, 73; two other employees were wounded. The shooter fled in a stolen company van and led police on a high-speed chase into Michigan, firing at officers and other vehicles. The chase ended near Niles, Michigan, when the gunman died by a self-inflicted wound as law enforcement closed in. Investigators were unable to establish a definitive motive, although a coworker said the shooter had been worried about job security.

If anyone knew Robert Downs Jr., his workplace, or has information about that day, please share what you remember.