Overview

• Emergency services responded around 12:40 CET, treated her at home and flew her by rescue helicopter to a specialist hospital in Bochum, where she remains in life‑threatening condition.
• Hagen police established a homicide unit and said they are investigating in all directions as the motive remains unclear.
• Media reports say she suffered multiple stab wounds—often cited as 13—and was found by her son or adoptive son, details not officially confirmed.
• A WDR reporter observed a juvenile being led from the house in handcuffs, which police have not confirmed.
• Stalzer, 57, won the September 28 runoff with 52.2% and was set to take office on November 1, while national and SPD leaders expressed shock and called for swift clarification.