The parents of the suspected shooter (15) have been charged in Germany with allegedly being responsible for the death of a 15-year-old. In the fall of 2023, her son used a gun that the parents allegedly owned illegally and did not adequately secure.
The public prosecutor’s office in Offenburg (Baden-Württemberg) accuses them of murder by negligence and violations of the weapons law. It must now be decided whether or not to open a main procedure. If the parents are convicted, they could face a prison sentence of six months to five years.
Her son is currently being charged with murder and attempted murder in a juvenile court, and the public has been barred from the trial. The trial is expected to conclude shortly.
Classmate murdered
As reported, the 15-year-old allegedly shot a classmate with a pistol at his school in Offenburg, southwest of Stuttgart, on November 9 last year. At the time, there was talk of a “personal motive.” The victim died a short time later in hospital (see video above). According to the investigation, the German had 41 rounds of ammunition with him; the weapon allegedly came from his parents’ household. Due to his age, he could face a maximum prison sentence of ten years.
Source: Krone
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