Mannheim - Police shoot armed man: LKA investigates
A man armed with a knife has been shot dead by police in Mannheim. The 49-year-old had called the emergency services on Saturday afternoon, according to a joint statement by the police and the public prosecutor's office. During the call, the man stated that he had committed a crime.
A patrol with three officers drove to the Schönau district of Mannheim, said a spokesman for the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office(LKA). The 49-year-old was waiting on the street armed with a knife and threatened the officers. The police officers then shot the man. The 49-year-old was fatally injured as a result. He was taken to hospital, where he died shortly afterwards.
The background and motive of the 49-year-old was not known at the time. According to initial findings, however, there was no argument, said the LKA spokesperson. The public prosecutor's office and police did not initially provide any further details. For reasons of neutrality, the LKA has taken over the investigation. Among other things, it is now examining how the officers and the 49-year-old reacted, the spokesman said.
Residents had reported three to four shots. Photos showed police cordons, several patrol cars and onlookers. Emergency services were also deployed.
According to the Ministry of the Interior, service weapons may only be used as a last resort. Whether so-called direct coercion is used is decided by the police officer in question on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the principle of proportionality. The LKA is investigating the situation in the current case.
1. police press release Police and public prosecutor's office
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- The investigation into the incident is being led by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office (LKA), collaborating closely with the public prosecutor's office.
- Witnesses reported hearing three to four shots, and nearby residents were advised to stay indoors due to the ongoing police operation.
- The footage taken at the scene shows a beautiful mannheim street that was later cordoned off by police officers.
- Despite the armed man's actions, some experts argue that police officers should exhaust all non-lethal options before resorting to using their service weapons.
Source: www.stern.de
