Overview

• The state government set a statewide minute of silence for Wednesday at 9:00 local time.
• A condolence book is available to the public at the State Chancellery in Saarbrücken.
• Police say an 18-year-old robbery suspect grabbed a service weapon during an arrest attempt and fired multiple times, killing a 34-year-old officer.
• A homicide commission under the Saarbrücken prosecutor is investigating for murder, two counts of attempted murder and particularly serious robbery.
• Authorities issued an urgent witness appeal for the 17:45–19:00 window on Thursday and asked for dashcam or phone footage, while online fundraisers have surpassed about €263,000 via police unions and €212,000 through a separate GoFundMe.