Overview

• The Detmold prosecutor's office has determined that the June 2023 police shooting in Bad Salzuflen was a lawful act of self-defense.
• Six officers fired 34 rounds at a 19-year-old unlicensed driver after he reversed toward them at high speed in a dead-end street.
• The driver, who was struck five times and left paralyzed, is now under investigation for attempted murder.
• Authorities allege the driver fled to conceal his lack of a valid license, reaching speeds up to 200 km/h during the pursuit.
• The case has reignited discussions about police use of force, high-speed chase protocols, and legal thresholds for self-defense.