Overview

• The physician was discovered unresponsive in his Berlin-Wedding practice on June 13 and died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts.
• An autopsy by the Public Prosecutor’s Office ruled out natural causes, prompting the launch of a special homicide commission.
• Investigators are conducting witness interviews and analyzing surveillance footage from the practice and nearby Leopoldplatz.
• The doctor had treated drug addicts for decades and publicly supported liberal drug policies in a neighborhood known for its drug trade.
• Authorities have not released details on the manner of death or named any suspects and are also considering connections to his prior political statements.