Overview
- He was shot eight times in the Arena-Bar during the February 19, 2020 massacre, survived with severe injuries, and later required extensive surgeries and long-term care.
- The City of Hanau confirmed his death, and his family reported he died on January 10, 2026 due to complications from his gunshot wounds.
- Reports differ on his age at death, with the city stating 70 and family-sourced reporting citing 62.
- Mayor Claus Kaminsky said his case shows how the attack continues to cause suffering and pledged to sustain remembrance and efforts against racism.
- The 2020 shooter killed nine people before taking his mother’s life and his own, and subsequent inquiries examined official failures and prior warning signs, including conspiracy-laden complaints and a weapons permit.