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Police Seize Multiple Guns After Waldsassen Killing as Hunter, 67, Is Held on Murder Charge

The suspect legally owned a 9 mm pistol used in the shooting.

Overview

  • Prosecutors say the 64-year-old was shot in the head and classify the act as treacherous under German law.
  • The victim and the suspect lived in the same house owned by the suspect’s mother.
  • After the shooting the suspect surrendered to police, and a judge issued a warrant on Friday placing him in pre-trial detention.
  • Forensic teams, including BLKA weapons experts, are reconstructing the timeline and confirming the exact weapon used.
  • An autopsy has been ordered, the motive remains unknown, and authorities report the suspect has no prior criminal record.