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Prosecutors Seek Murder Warrant After Völklingen Officer Is Killed With Service Weapon

Authorities say an 18-year-old dual national grabbed a police gun during a struggle, and he remains hospitalized as the investigation advances.

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Großeinsatz von Polizei und Rettungskräften in der Völklinger Innenstadt.
Raubüberfall auf Tankstelle in Völklingen
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Overview

  • Police identified the fallen officer as 34-year-old Simon B., a patrolman who died after being shot during the pursuit of a gas-station robbery suspect.
  • The suspect, an 18-year-old with German and Turkish citizenship, was shot, arrested shortly after fleeing on foot, and is being treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries.
  • Prosecutors said they have applied for an arrest warrant on suspicion of particularly serious robbery, murder, and two counts of attempted murder.
  • Forensic teams are processing two sites — the Aral station at Karolinger Brücke and the nearby shooting location — and a public hint portal has been opened for uploads.
  • Investigators said the suspect took a low three‑digit sum in the robbery; a second officer at the scene was physically unharmed, and officials pledged a full operational review.