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Police Shoot Suspect During Violent Darknet Child Pornography Investigation

A search of the suspect's apartment in Bergisch Gladbach escalated into violence, leaving the suspect and two officers injured, as investigations into organized child pornography continue.

Mann bei Wohnungsdurchsuchung in Bergisch Gladbach angeschossen
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Overview

  • A 30-year-old suspect is under investigation for allegedly distributing child pornography on the Darknet as part of an organized network.
  • During a police search of the suspect's apartment on Friday evening, the suspect attacked officers, injuring two of them.
  • Police responded by shooting the suspect, who was seriously injured; all injured parties were hospitalized.
  • The search was conducted by ZAC NRW, a specialized cybercrime unit, with the involvement of special forces due to the severity of the case.
  • Details about the use of force, including how many shots were fired and which officers discharged their weapons, remain undisclosed, with further updates expected on Monday.