Overview

• Lorenz, a 21-year-old Black German, was fatally shot by a 27-year-old police officer in Oldenburg after an altercation outside a nightclub escalated.
• An autopsy revealed Lorenz was struck by three bullets from behind, with injuries to his hip, torso, and head, raising questions about the proportionality of force used.
• The officer has been suspended and is under investigation for suspected manslaughter, with Delmenhorst police leading the inquiry for neutrality.
• Community members have organized a demonstration on Friday, demanding transparency and accountability, while highlighting concerns of structural racism in policing.
• The incident follows a pattern of fatal police encounters involving non-white individuals in Lower Saxony, intensifying calls for reforms in law enforcement practices.