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Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Göttingen Incident

A mentally ill man reportedly attacked officers with a knife, injuring one, before being shot by police.

  • The 35-year-old man allegedly attacked a woman unprovoked in Göttingen before police were called.
  • Upon arrival, the man reportedly assaulted officers with a knife, stabbing one in the torso.
  • An officer fired his service weapon, fatally wounding the man during the confrontation.
  • The injured officer received medical attention, while forensic teams secured evidence at the scene.
  • To ensure impartiality, the investigation has been transferred to another police department.
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