Protests Erupt in Dortmund Over Police Acquittals in Mouhamed Dramé Case

Demonstrators demand justice for the Senegalese teenager killed by police in 2022 after officers were cleared of all charges last week.

Nearly 2,000 people marched in Dortmund on Saturday to protest the acquittals of five police officers involved in the 2022 killing of 16-year-old Mouhamed Dramé.
Dramé, a refugee from Senegal, was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis; officers had used pepper spray and a Taser before firing multiple rounds.
The Dortmund court ruled in favor of the officers, citing a legal misjudgment defense, sparking public outrage and accusations of systemic racism and police impunity.
Protesters, including Dramé's brothers, called for structural reforms, independent oversight of police actions, and accountability for excessive use of force.
The demonstrations also highlighted broader issues of racial bias and the handling of individuals in psychological distress during police interventions.