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Oldenburg Police Shooting of Lorenz: Investigation and Outcry Intensify

Autopsy reveals multiple shots from behind, including a fatal head wound, as calls for accountability and non-lethal policing grow.

Blumen und Kerzen stehen am Tatort in der Oldenburger Innenstadt
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Overview

  • A 27-year-old police officer is under investigation for suspected manslaughter after fatally shooting 21-year-old Lorenz in Oldenburg.
  • Autopsy results confirm Lorenz was shot at least four times, with three bullets striking him from behind and one hitting his head.
  • The incident began with a dispute outside a nightclub, where Lorenz allegedly sprayed irritant gas, leading to a confrontation with police.
  • Community activists, led by the 'Gerechtigkeit für Lorenz' initiative, are organizing a protest on Friday to demand transparency and justice.
  • The police union has renewed its push for equipping officers with Tasers, arguing they could reduce fatal outcomes in similar situations.