Police Fatally Shoot Man During Arrest Attempt in Nuremberg

The 38-year-old allegedly resisted arrest with a kitchen knife; Bavarian authorities are investigating the use of force.

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot by police in his Nuremberg apartment during an attempted arrest on suspicion of assault.
Authorities report that the man allegedly armed himself with a kitchen knife and resisted arrest, prompting one officer to fire his weapon.
Despite attempts at resuscitation, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene; the officers involved were unharmed.
The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office is conducting a routine investigation to determine whether the use of force was lawful and proportionate.
Fatal police shootings in Bavaria are rare, but 2024 saw an unusual spike in such incidents, with five fatalities reported.