German police report the arrest of a 53-year-old man after two people were killed at the manufacturer’s historic production site. The two victims, aged 44, were employees of a third-party supplier to the plant.

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news from Sindelfingen this morning. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and all colleagues at the site. We can confirm that two people died after the incident. One person is in police custody.

— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) May 11, 2023

Reason for clarification

The attack happened around 7:45 a.m., when the alleged gunman entered the manufacturing facility and opened fire on the two victims. The plant’s security staff were able to neutralize him before handing him over to the police.

This is reported by the Ludwigsburg police “Two 44-year-old men died from their injuries”. The reasons for the attack are still unknown, the investigation is ongoing.

A Mercedes representative confirmed that the alleged shooter was also an employee of an outside contractor. The Sindelfingen plant is the oldest Mercedes plant has about 35,000 employees. It is located near Stuttgart, where the manufacturer’s headquarters are located.

Enhanced security

After the incident, production at the plant did not stop, but a psychological chamber worked for employees. Security at the entrance to the plant was increased after the attack.

At the Sindelfingen plant, Mercedes produces several high-end models, including the S-Class, EQS and some Maybachs. The management of the company expressed sadness over this tragedy and offered condolences to the families of the victims.