Mannheim - Hundreds at vigil after fatal police operation
According to police, an estimated 500 people took part in a vigil on Wednesday evening following the fatal police shooting of a 49-year-old man in Mannheim. The number was significantly higher than expected, said a police spokesperson. The "Initiative 2. Mai" had called for the vigil.
It is named after an incident on May 2, 2022, in which a mentally ill man died as a result of a police operation in Mannheim city center. The trial against two officers involved is due to begin on January 12. Following the recent incident, the initiative is also planning a rally in Mannheim this Saturday. The actions will be held under the motto "How many more?".
Police officers shot the man on Saturday after he attacked them with a kitchen knife. He had previously called the emergency services himself and claimed to have committed a crime. What he meant by this was still unclear on Wednesday.
1. statement from the police initiative May 2
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- The trial for the two police officers involved in the May 2 incident in Mannheim, where a mentally ill man died during a police operation and was fatally shot by police, is set to begin on January 12.
- The recent fatal police shooting of a 49-year-old man in Mannheim has led to an increased vigilance and calls for change, as evidenced by the vigil attended by an estimated 500 people on Wednesday night.
- In response to the emergency call made by the man who was later fatally shot by police, numerous police operations were conducted in Mannheim, leading to the escalation of tensions and ultimately, his fateful encounter with law enforcement.
Source: www.stern.de
