Two employees of a plastics maker were fatally shot Monday morning in Cleveland, Tennessee, authorities said.

The two men killed at Barku Plastics were Tobias Gleinig and Ivan Aldergot, police said in a statement. Both were supervisors at the plant and citizens of Germany, Cleveland Police Capt. Evie West said at a news conference Monday night.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families, friends, and coworkers of Mr. Gleinig and Mr. Aldergot during this tragic time,” Cleveland police said in a statement.

Officers responding to reports of gunfire shortly before 10:30 a.m. found the two dead, the department said.

A possible shooter was identified and a vehicle associated with him was tracked to a residence in Bradley County, outside the Cleveland city limits, it said.

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