Police Fatally Shoot 70-Year-Old Man in Dortmund Following Knife Threat

The man, initially receiving medical aid, reportedly became aggressive and advanced on officers with a knife before being shot.

The incident began when a 70-year-old man in Dortmund required medical assistance for a seizure at his home.
After his condition stabilized, the man allegedly became aggressive and armed himself with a kitchen knife with a 20 cm blade.
Emergency responders retreated for safety and called the police when the man posed a threat.
The man reportedly ignored police warnings to stop and advanced on officers from a distance of three meters, prompting a 24-year-old officer to fire a single shot, hitting him in the abdomen.
The man succumbed to his injuries at the scene, and investigations are being conducted by an external police unit to ensure impartiality.