Police Fatally Shoot Stiefvater of Hannover 96 Player Kenneth Schmidt After Family Attack

Christoph S., armed with firearms, attacked his partner and son in Eichstetten before being stopped by police during a confrontation.

Christoph S., 48, attacked his partner and their 10-year-old son with a pistol and shotgun at their home in Eichstetten, Baden-Württemberg.
The victims, identified as the mother and half-brother of Hannover 96 footballer Kenneth Schmidt, sustained injuries and are receiving medical and psychological care.
A neighbor intervened by helping the child escape through a window using a ladder, while police responded to the armed confrontation outside the home.
Police fatally shot Christoph S. after he ignored commands to disarm and reportedly threatened officers with his shotgun; he later died in the hospital following surgery.
Christoph S. had a known criminal history, including drug offenses, assault, and illegal firearm possession, and was prohibited from owning weapons.