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Police Continue Manhunt After Double Shooting in Central Germany

Two people were killed in Bad Nauheim as authorities deploy helicopters and conduct interviews to locate suspects, with no immediate danger reported to the public.

19 April 2025, Hesse, Bad Nauheim: The police are in action in Bad Nauheim. Two people have been killed by gunfire in Bad Nauheim, Hesse. The perpetrator is on the run, said a police spokesman. The "Bild" newspaper had previously reported. Photo: Mona Wenisch/dpa - ATTENTION: License plates in the background pixelated for legal reasons (Photo by Mona Wenisch/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Two victims were fatally shot on Saturday in Bad Nauheim, a town 35 kilometers north of Frankfurt, according to police.
  • Authorities have launched a large-scale manhunt, using helicopters and conducting door-to-door interviews to gather information on the suspect's whereabouts.
  • Police have identified indications of one perpetrator but have not ruled out the involvement of additional individuals.
  • No motive or background for the crime has been disclosed, and the identities of the victims remain unreleased.
  • Residents have been reassured by police that there is no ongoing threat to public safety despite the active investigation.