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Two Killed in Workplace Shooting in Bad Friedrichshall

A 52-year-old suspect was arrested after allegedly opening fire at a machine factory, killing two and critically injuring one, with motive still under investigation.

  • The suspect, a former member of a shooting club with a legal firearms license, entered the factory masked and began shooting during the late shift on Tuesday evening.
  • Two brothers, aged 49 and 44, were killed, while a 52-year-old colleague remains in critical condition.
  • The suspect fled the scene, prompting a large-scale police operation involving helicopters and special forces; he was arrested hours later in Seckach.
  • Authorities discovered firearms and ammunition at the suspect's residence, with one weapon matching the caliber of the ammunition found at the crime scene.
  • Investigators are working to determine the motive, noting the suspect had recently left the shooting club and had a history of alleged aggressive behavior at a previous job.
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