Overview

• The 14-year-old defendant is in custody at the Landgericht Rottweil and is charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a friend’s head at close range on December 15.
• The 12-year-old victim survived but lost his sight and has joined the proceedings as co-plaintiff.
• Prosecutors allege the defendant had prepared two loaded pistols before the incident, and he now faces up to ten years in juvenile detention if convicted.
• The court has scheduled five hearing dates through July 14, starting with three witnesses on the opening day and later testimony from medical and psychiatric experts.
• Under Germany’s juvenile justice regulations, the entire trial and verdict announcement are held behind closed doors to protect the minor defendant.