Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Herne

The man reportedly charged at officers with a knife after they responded to a disturbance call, prompting the use of lethal force.

Police in Herne responded to reports of a disturbance involving a man described as a 'rioter' on Monday morning.
According to initial investigations, the man approached officers with a knife, leading them to open fire.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation has been handed over to the Essen police and the Bochum prosecutor's office to ensure impartiality.
This incident follows a similar case in Dortmund days earlier, where police fatally shot another knife-wielding man during a confrontation.