2023 Mercedes-Benz factory shooting
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On 11 May 2023, a man suddenly opened fire in a Mercedes-Benz factory in Sindelfingen, a city near Stuttgart, Germany, killing two people.[1] The perpetrator, a 53-year-old man, was taken into custody.[2] Police tweeted that there was no further danger to employees at the plant.[3] Information about the suspect's motive was not immediately available.[4]
It was revealed that the suspect did not have a legal firearms license at the time of the incident. The exact motive remains unknown. Following the event, psychological support was provided to the police and company employees. Mercedes-Benz officials expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that their thoughts are with the victims’ families, friends, and factory employees.[5]
This incident is among several recent deadly shootings in Germany that have fueled public debate over tightening gun laws. In Germany, firearm use is strictly regulated, with rigorous requirements such as psychological assessments in order to obtain a license.[5]
In summary, the 2023 shooting at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant resulted in the deaths of two people, the perpetrator being taken into custody, and ongoing investigations into the motive.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany". BBC News. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Amann, Christina; Wissenbach, Ilona (2023-05-11). "Shooting at German Mercedes plant leaves two dead; man arrested". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Ziady, Nadine Schmidt,Hanna (2023-05-11). "Two dead in shooting at Mercedes-Benz plant in Germany | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Sindelfingen: 53-Jähriger erschießt zwei Männer in Mercedes-Werk | AFP, retrieved 2023-05-11
- ^ a b c Amann, Christina; Wissenbach, Ilona (2023-05-11). "Shooting at German Mercedes plant kills two; production halted". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
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