Police investigate shooting at auto supplier factory in Highland Park

One person was killed Wednesday after a shooting at an auto parts factory in Highland Park.

The shooting at the Fauvier factory on Oakland Park Boulevard, south of the Davison Freeway, occurred after a brawl inside the factory leaked outside, WJBK-TV (Channel 2) reported early Wednesday.

Forvia spokeswoman Misty Matthews did not disclose the shooting incident or the number of employees working at the factory, but said in a statement that “[the company’s]priorities are the safety of our teams and as much as possible. It is to provide support for the

“We are working closely with local authorities as they conduct their investigations,” Matthews said.

The victim, a 40-year-old man, was sitting in his car when another man drove up and opened fire several times, the TV news station said. It also said the suspect was in custody and no other injuries were reported.

Several workers who left the factory early Wednesday morning declined to comment. One worker said she was too distraught.

Wednesday’s shootings came shortly after Forvia announced it would close its metal division on Tuesday and lay off 268 workers at the factory.

The company is moving production from the factory to another facility and plans to complete the layoffs by January 31, 2023.

Forvia — meaning a combination of “forward” and “via” — was formerly known as Faurecia SE. Changed name after acquiring Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. The French company’s North American headquarters are located in Auburn Hills.

It employs over 114,000 people and operates more than 300 factories and R&D centers worldwide, including four in Michigan and 18 in Mexico.