Bloody drama in Bad Friedrichshall: Two dead at the company robbery!

in Bad Friedrichshall-Kochendorf, a major police occurred on Tuesday, January 8, 2025. In a company building, the mechanical engineering company Hänel, a fatal shoot occurred, in which two men were killed by shots and another man was seriously injured. The shots fell in Siemensstrasse at 5:45 p.m.

The 52-year-old suspect, an employee of the company, was arrested in the night of Wednesday in Seckach (Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis). The police assume that the victims were also colleagues from the suspect. A murder weapon may have been ensured during the suspect's arrest; However, details are still unclear. The murder commission and securing of evidence are in use to clarify the background and motive of the crime.

police operation and reactions

The police and emergency services were in large numbers on site and roadblocks were set up in the area. It was publicly stated that there was no danger to the population. Mayor Timo Frey was affected by the bloody deed and assured that the situation was under control. The police confirmed that there were previously reports on bright noises near the crime scene, which could not be associated with the incident.

A police helicopter was used shortly after the incident, and search measures were in full swing. The guests of the neighboring Shell petrol station were interviewed during the assignment and emergency chaplains were available. For the investigation, the hashtag #BFH070125 was spread over social media to bundle information.
The investigation is ongoing and further information is to be published on Wednesday, such as echo24.de reported. Also Voice.de informed about the events.