Justin Landreau (Photo Courtesy of Facebook)

Lindale Police have released the name of the person killed at the Target Distribution Center near Lindale on Tuesday.

Justin Landreau, 31, of Tyler was killed in the workplace accident at Target Distribution Center, Lindale Police Criminal Investigation Division Sergeant Mike Lazarine said.

The Lindale Police Department responded to a call at the facility.

“There was a fatality, and I can tell you it was a freak accident involving a lift. It was a subcontractor,”  Lindale Police Chief Daniel Somes said Tuesday, when he confirmed the death. 

Target issued a statement late Tuesday.

“Earlier today, a contractor passed away at the Target Distribution Center in Tyler, Texas,” the statement read. “We’re partnering closely with local officials and will fully assist with their investigation. Our hearts go out to the contractor’s loved ones during this difficult time. Out of respect for the contractor’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional information about the incident at this time.”

The Target Distribution Center on Interstate 20 opened in 1998 and currently employs about 700 people, according to the Tyler Economic Development Corporation.

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