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Oldenburg Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Lorenz A. as Evidence Review Expands

Authorities are analyzing fixed-camera footage and other recordings after a 27-year-old officer fatally shot the 21-year-old Black man, whose bodycam was not activated during the incident.

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Overview

  • Investigators are reviewing video and audio evidence, including fixed-camera footage and police radio traffic, to reconstruct the events surrounding Lorenz A.'s death.
  • The officer involved, who fired five shots and struck Lorenz A. at least three times, is under investigation for manslaughter.
  • Authorities confirmed that no bodycam footage is available, as the officer's device was not activated at the time of the shooting.
  • A folding knife was later found in Lorenz A.'s pocket, but investigators have found no evidence that he threatened police with it during the encounter.
  • The incident has sparked accusations of systemic racism within the Oldenburg police, with demonstrations planned to demand transparency and accountability.