Overview

• Two men were found shot dead in front of a residence in Bad Nauheim, a town near Frankfurt, on the evening of April 19.
• A large-scale police operation, including uniformed officers, plainclothes detectives, special forces, and a helicopter, has been launched to locate the shooter who remains at large.
• The police and public prosecutor’s office have opened an investigation into the killings, but no motive or suspect has been identified so far.
• Officials have reassured residents that there is no current danger to the public despite the ongoing search for the assailant.
• This incident follows a series of violent events across Germany in 2025, intensifying public focus on domestic security and law enforcement readiness.