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Germany Confronts Multiple Shootings Over Easter Weekend

Fatal and non-fatal shootings in Bad Nauheim, Berlin-Mitte, and Oldenburg prompt manhunts, investigations, and scrutiny of police actions.

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Overview

  • In Bad Nauheim, a 59-year-old man and his 28-year-old son-in-law were fatally shot on Saturday; the suspect remains at large, with police suspecting a personal motive.
  • A Berlin-Mitte hotel shooting early Sunday injured a 22-year-old man after a dispute; the victim is hospitalized, and the attackers are being sought.
  • In Oldenburg, a 21-year-old man was fatally shot by police after threatening officers with pepper spray and a knife; the officer's use of force is under review.
  • The SEK mistakenly raided a house in Nidderau, detaining two innocent men who have since been released and plan legal action against the police.
  • Authorities emphasize there is no ongoing threat to the public but acknowledge operational errors and continue investigations into all incidents.