Edgewater Technology Responds to Wakefield Office Shootings

Strategic Insights -

In the wake of the tragic events at Edgewater Technology's office in Wakefield, Massachusetts, the company has issued a statement expressing condolences to the families of victims and assuring employees of support and counseling services. Chief Executive Officer Shirley Singleton has confirmed that the suspect, Michael McDermott, was an employee of the company, but emphasized that there was no way to anticipate his actions or restrict his access to the building.

Key Takeaways:

  • Edgewater Technology's Wakefield office will be closed for the remainder of the week to allow employees to cope with the tragedy.
  • The company is providing counseling and support services to its employees and families.
  • The suspect, Michael McDermott, was an employee of Edgewater Technology at the time of the shootings.
  • There were no apparent reasons to restrict McDermott's access to the building, and the company did not anticipate his actions.
  • Edgewater Technology has been financially sound and growing, contradicting inaccurate and misleading statements made today.
  • The company's primary concern is the well-being of its employees and families, and it will do everything necessary to support them through this time of tragedy.

Statistics:

  • The Edgewater Technology office in Wakefield, MA will remain closed for the remainder of the week.
  • The suspect, Michael McDermott, is an employee of Edgewater Technology.
  • Edgewater Technology is financially sound and growing, with a strong performance at the time of the shootings.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Edgewater Technology Issues Statement in Wake of Wakefield Office Shootings", December 26, 2000
  • Edgewater Technology statement, issued December 26, 2000.