Overview

• Lorenz A., 21, was fatally shot five times by a police officer in Oldenburg on Easter Sunday, with three bullets striking him from behind.
• The officer involved, a 27-year-old, has been suspended and is under investigation for manslaughter, with his phone and radio logs under review.
• Bodycams worn by officers during the incident were not activated, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and transparency advocates.
• Thousands of demonstrators, estimated at 8,000 to 10,000, have demanded a thorough investigation and greater police accountability.
• The lack of bodycam footage has reignited debates in Germany over police transparency and the need for mandatory bodycam activation policies.