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Fatal attack: Police officer in Völklingen shot dead while on duty!
In Völklingen, a police officer was shot during a gas station robbery. The suspect, an 18-year-old, was arrested.
Fatal attack: Police officer in Völklingen shot dead while on duty!
On the mild evening of August 24, 2025, a tragic crime occurred in Völklingen that shocked the region. A masked man robbed a gas station and then fled with little loot. During the subsequent police pursuit, a fatal incident occurred. Chief Police Inspector Simon B. was hit during the altercation and died a short time later in hospital. This tragic event plunged not only the police but also the entire city into mourning.
Residents reported the shooting and the subsequent arrest of the suspect.
The suspect and the investigation
The 18-year-old German-Turkish national, who is currently the focus of the investigation, was seriously injured after the incident, but not life-threatening. According to information from in Franconia A knife was seized from the suspect and a hair sample was taken to check for possible drug or medication influence. The suspect has no prior police record, which was confirmed by State Police Vice President Natalie Grandjean.
The public prosecutor's office has already opened investigations into murder, attempted murder and aggravated robbery. An arrest warrant has been requested for the suspect while prosecutors investigate the exact circumstances of what happened.
Reactions from the city and the police
The sadness at the loss of Simon B. is great. Thorsten Weiler, the state police chief, expressed his dismay at the events. The mayor of Völklingen, Stephan Tautz, also spoke of the pervasive sadness in the city and reported that several events had been canceled due to the circumstances. City vehicles were decorated with mourning ribbon to honor the fallen police officer.
Simon B. was married and leaves behind children of kindergarten and primary school age. His loss is being mourned not only by the local community, but also by federal authorities and unions. The police are shocked by the violence used against their officers.
The tragic event has triggered a wave of grief in Völklingen, a town with around 40,000 inhabitants that is known for the Völklinger Hütte World Heritage Site. A nationwide commemoration of the slain police officer is in full swing, and mourning ribbons have been placed on police vehicles in various cities as a sign of respect and solidarity.
The crime has attracted attention across the country and is once again sparking discussion about the safety of police officers in Germany. The attack on the gas station, in which only a low three-digit sum was stolen, not only has tragic consequences for the families affected, but also raises questions about general security conditions in society.
Picture reports on the course of events that marked a turning point for the shocked community that night.