Man Killed by Police After Stolen Bagger Rampage in Baden-Württemberg

A 38-year-old man caused widespread destruction and injuries during a chaotic hour-long chase before being fatally shot by police.

The suspect, a former employee of a construction company, stole a bagger and used it to destroy vehicles, buildings, and construction equipment in Grünsfeld, Germany.
During the rampage, the man damaged multiple police vehicles, injured three officers, and inflicted damage estimated in the millions of euros.
Police attempted to stop the man using loudspeaker warnings and other measures before opening fire on the bagger and ultimately the driver, who died at the scene despite resuscitation efforts.
Investigators are examining potential motives, including whether the man’s actions were linked to his dismissal from the company a year prior, though no political motive is suspected.
Authorities are seeking witness accounts and video evidence to piece together the events, while the Landeskriminalamt investigates the police use of firearms.