Man Fatally Shot by Police After Threatening Family with Shotgun in German Village

A neighbor rescued a child from a violent domestic incident before police intervened, leaving the armed suspect dead.

A 48-year-old man in Eichstetten, Germany, threatened his partner and their child with a shotgun, prompting a police response.
The man's partner called emergency services after barricading herself and the child in a room to escape his violence.
A neighbor, Gerald Wagner, intervened by catching the child as they were lowered out of a window by the mother, ensuring their safety.
Police confronted the suspect on the street, where he refused to drop his weapon and allegedly threatened officers, leading to a fatal shooting.
The mother and child are receiving medical and psychological care, while authorities continue investigating the suspect's motives.