
“We are not yet releasing the names of the victims, as we cannot confirm that their families have been notified. Two current employees and one former employee were involved in the incident. Reminder, life’s fleeting.”Įquinox CEO Harvey Spevak released a statement to employees Saturday, writing, “On behalf of the Executive Team, I am writing with the sad news that an employee-involved shooting took place at our Coral Gables club earlier today. The mall appears to be one frequented by CNN commentator Ana Navarro, who tweeted about the incident.

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Security issued a 15-minute audio alert advising “emergency, evacuate or seek shelter,” according to Instagram video posted of the scene. The upscale mall -which includes stores like Neiman-Marcus, Nordstrom, Jimmy Choo and Crate & Barrel - was placed on lockdown, sending many at its outdoor dining areas scrambling to get under tables, NBC-10 reported. There was panic in the gym when shots were fired, a witness told NBC-10. His generous spirit and warm demeanor made him an always welcome presence in our world, one that will be sorely missed.” He was mortally wounded when the shooter entered the club, and died as a result of his injuries. “Marios Hortis, 42 years old, was with Equinox for more than six years. She was a kind and caring soul, a person we all loved and will deeply miss. “She was promoted to General Manager of our club in Coral Gables last August. “Janine was 35 years old and had been a member of our Equinox family for nearly two years,” several members of Equinox’s executive team said in their statement. They also confirmed that the shooter was a former employee. The general manager and one of the trainers were shot.’’Įquinox confirmed in an email early Sunday morning that the two victims - General Manager Janine Ackerman, 35, and Fitness Manager Marios Hortis, 42 - died from their injuries. “I heard from my trainer that it was a trainer that had been let go. Police said the shooter is dead, The Miami Herald reported - and it is believed that he committed suicide after firing his gun.Įquinox member Shed Boren told The Herald the incident involved a disgruntled trainer: “I had just left Equinox,’’ he said.

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