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German Police Shoot Suspect During Darknet Child Pornography Raid

A 30-year-old man was seriously injured after allegedly attacking officers during a search in Bergisch Gladbach; two officers were also hospitalized.

  • Police in Bergisch Gladbach conducted a raid on Friday evening targeting a man suspected of distributing child pornography on the Darknet.
  • The suspect allegedly attacked officers during the search, injuring two, prompting police to open fire and seriously injure him.
  • Special forces were involved in the operation, underscoring the high-risk nature of the investigation.
  • The suspect and the injured officers were hospitalized, and the investigation is being led by a specialized cybercrime unit in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • Details about the number of shots fired and the officers involved remain unclear, with further updates expected on Monday.
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