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Fairfield, Ohio dealership employee is facing charges after shooting a volley of gunfire in Joseph Chevrolet

You expect a lot when you visit a car dealership. For instance, you might expect to haggle over your dream car, knowing full well you’re not getting that much of a deal. However, you likely don’t expect a disgruntled former employee to enter the dealership, shooting wildly and causing a panic.  The Joseph Chevrolet employee …
by Erik Sherman
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You expect a lot when you visit a car dealership. For instance, you might expect to haggle over your dream car, knowing full well you’re not getting that much of a deal. However, you likely don’t expect a disgruntled former employee to enter the dealership, shooting wildly and causing a panic. 

The Joseph Chevrolet employee is looking at a long list of charges after shooting inside the dealership and inciting panic

Joseph Chevrolet is a frequented location for Cincinnati, Ohio, car shoppers. However, it’s certainly not the set of an action film. Tragically, that didn’t stop Rashid Dewees, 21, from entering the dealer and firing a wild barrage of bullets around the property. Remarkably, Dewees didn’t hit a single person during the heinous event.

Fortunately, Dewees either wasn’t a very good marksman or had little intent of hitting anyone. According to authorities, no one sustained any injuries. Thankfully, the people in the dealership evacuated to safety and police took Dewees in custody, per FOX 11.

Understandably, Joseph Chevrolet issued a statement expressing their concern for their customers after the fact. “To our employees and customers, we want to extend our sincerest apologies for the distress and fear this situation may have caused,” the dealer said of the shooting on social media.

“As we move forward, know that we are committed to working closely with local authorities to enhance safety measures within our dealership. The well-being of our employees and customers will always be our foremost concern,” Joseph Chevrolet staff said.  

It isn’t clear how much damage Dewees caused with his firearm. However, with well over 350 vehicles for sale, it’s not outside of the realm of possibility that he damaged new and used cars.

Now, a week later, authorities arrested the Fairfield man again for additional charges linked to the shooting. In addition to the original charges, Dewees is looking at two counts of “felonious assault.” What’s more, authorities are adding a second “inducing panic” charge on top of the first.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.