A suspected knife attacker was shot and fatally wounded by police in Upper Bavaria. The man had previously taken his mother hostage and attacked one of the officers who rushed to the scene with a stabbing weapon. His colleagues immediately took up arms.
According to police, the 35-year-old called 911 on Monday evening and said he had taken his mother hostage. Several patrol car crews then surrounded the house in Grassau in the Traunstein district.
According to the police, the man, who is also known to the police for violent crimes, immediately and suddenly attacked the officers with a knife after they rang the doorbell.
Man hit in upper body
That is why the police used firearms: the 35-year-old was hit in the upper body and died on the spot, despite immediate attempts to help. His mother and the police officers involved were unharmed.
Investigations are underway
As is usual in cases of police shooting, the Bavarian State Criminal Investigation Department has started an investigation into the legality of the use of firearms. Fatal shootings by police are relatively rare in Germany. On average, such fatal operations occur about once or twice a month.
Source: Krone
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