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Eight Suspects Charged in Hamburg Balcony Death During Violent Break-In

Authorities confirm the 15-year-old victim fell while fleeing from intruders; investigations lead to new arrests in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

Overview

  • A 15-year-old boy died after falling from the eighth-floor balcony of his Hamburg apartment during a violent home invasion early Monday morning.
  • Police have ruled out foul play, confirming the teenager fell while attempting to escape to a lower balcony after intruders broke into the apartment.
  • Eight suspects, including Syrian men aged 16 to 24 and a 22-year-old Iraqi woman, now face charges of communal attempted grievous bodily harm resulting in death.
  • Three additional suspects were arrested Wednesday evening, with two detained in Hamburg and one in Bordesholm, Schleswig-Holstein.
  • All suspects are set to appear before a pretrial judge as investigators continue to coordinate efforts across regional police jurisdictions.

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