SmileDirectClub Statement on Manufacturing Facility Incident
August 03 2021 - 4:51PM
Following a shooting incident this morning at SmileDirectClub’s
Antioch, Tenn. manufacturing facility in which an active Team
Member entered the facility, shot two security guards and another
Team Member, and was later apprehended by Metro Nashville Police,
SmileDirectClub makes the following statement:
“SmileDirectClub is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic
incident that took place at our manufacturing facility this
morning. We are grateful for the swift actions taken by our Team
Members, security personnel and Metro Nashville Police in
responding to, and quickly containing, the situation. We would also
like to thank our corporate partners, the local community and local
legislators for their outpouring of support.
As we continue to gather facts and assist police with their
investigation, we can confirm that a Team Member was shot and
injured when he intercepted the gunman. We are happy to report that
this Team Member has been treated and released from a local
hospital. Additionally, two security guards contracted through a
third-party security company were shot and are currently receiving
care at local hospitals.
The safety of our Team Members is a top priority for the
Company, and we maintain strict security protocols and a no weapons
policy at all our facilities. Following today’s incident, we are
further heightening security at our manufacturing facility so that
all of our Team Members can feel safe and secure when returning to
work.”
About SmileDirectClubSmileDirectClub, Inc.
(Nasdaq: SDC) (“SmileDirectClub”) is an oral care company and
creator of the first medtech platform for teeth straightening.
Through its cutting-edge telehealth technology and vertically
integrated model, SmileDirectClub is revolutionizing the oral care
industry, offering consumers the ability to get clinically safe and
effective treatment but without the 3x markup. SmileDirectClub’s
mission is to democratize access to a smile each and every person
loves by making it affordable and convenient for everyone.
SmileDirectClub is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and
operates in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United
Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain and
Mexico. For more information, please visit SmileDirectClub.com.
Contact: SmileDirectClub Media Relations:
Press@SmileDirectClub.com
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