A man who shot and killed himself at a car dealership Monday morning as others were on the site, was a longtime employee, Palm Bay police reported.

The shooting happened about 11 a.m. Monday after the man walked into the Southeastern Honda dealership, 3125 U.S. 1, and shot himself at least once. It was not immediately known how many people were at the business at the time. Palm Bay police say the case remains open.

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Witnesses reported that the man fired the gun at least twice.

“He was depressed. It happened in the back area of the dealership,” said Lt. Steve Bland, spokesman for the Palm Bay Police Department. “Customers didn’t even know it took place,” he added.

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