Overview

• The Saarbrücken prosecutor’s office said the 18-year-old fired every round after grabbing a Kommissaranwärter’s service weapon during a struggle.
• The 34-year-old officer was struck six times and died of blood loss, while the trainee was hit in the protective vest and lightly injured.
• Investigators described a foot pursuit after a gas-station robbery, noting a Taser was used on the suspect with its effect still unclear.
• Police returned fire, hitting the suspect twice before arresting him; he remains in critical condition in hospital.
• Authorities are pursuing suspected particularly serious robbery, murder and two attempted murders, nationwide tributes were held Wednesday, and the funeral is scheduled Saturday in Saarlouis with state leaders expected.