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Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail
HK🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail

A man suspected of killing six child welfare workers at a shelter for mothers in Stade, northern Germany, committed suicide in custody on Tuesday, according to officials. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Fatih Khan G., was found dead in his cell by prison staff. Authorities stated there is no evidence of third-party involvement in his death, and family members of both the suspect and the victims have been notified. The incident occurred on June 29 at a facility providing support for mothers and their children. The shooting is considered one of the deadliest attacks in recent German history. The suspect had visited the center for an appointment regarding the future care of his three-month-old daughter.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter9 hr. ago
Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail

A man suspected of killing six child welfare workers at a shelter for mothers in Stade, northern Germany, committed suicide in custody on Tuesday, according to officials. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Fatih Khan G., was found dead in his cell by prison staff. Authorities stated there is no evidence of third-party involvement in his death, and family members of both the suspect and the victims have been notified. The incident occurred on June 29 at a facility providing support for mothers and their children. The shooting is considered one of the deadliest attacks in recent German history. The suspect had visited the center for an appointment regarding the future care of his three-month-old daughter.

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