Police Fatally Shoot Man After Destructive Bagger Rampage in Baden-Württemberg

The 38-year-old caused widespread damage with a stolen excavator, reportedly targeting his former employer's properties before being stopped by police gunfire.

The incident began on New Year's Eve when the man stole a construction excavator in Grünsfeld, damaging vehicles and buildings at a former employer's site.
The suspect, whose employment status with the company remains unclear, reportedly targeted both a construction firm and an auto dealership owned by the same individual.
The rampage led to a 52-minute police pursuit spanning several kilometers, during which four police cars were damaged and three officers sustained minor injuries.
The man was fatally shot by police in an industrial area after reportedly ignoring repeated attempts to stop the vehicle, including loudspeaker warnings.
Authorities are investigating the use of police firearms and the possible motives behind the attack, which they believe were personal rather than politically motivated.