Overview

• The suspected 18-year-old, born in Germany with German and Turkish citizenship, allegedly robbed an Aral station with a knife and stole a low three‑digit sum before fleeing on foot.
• After disarming an officer during a struggle, he initially ran on, then fired multiple times when confronted by police again, killing the 34-year-old Simon B., while a colleague remained physically uninjured.
• The suspect was shot twice, treated for non–life‑threatening injuries, and is now in state custody; police say he had not previously come to their attention.
• Prosecutors are investigating on suspicion of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and particularly severe robbery, citing a possible concealment motive, and confirm an arrest warrant has been issued.
• A homicide unit is examining evidence at the gas station and the separate shooting site as key details remain open, while political leaders and police bodies nationwide offered condolences.