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Darmstadt, Germany - A significant police operation occurred in a quiet residential neighborhood on Tuesday morning, where officers fatally shot a 61-year-old man. Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The incident took place at a townhouse located in the Waldkolonie district of Darmstadt. According to preliminary investigations, police officers were dispatched to the residence on Kölner Straße around 8:30 AM in response to an incident involving the man, who reportedly denied them entry. The man allegedly brandished a firearm through an open window and may have threatened to use it.
In response to this perceived threat, officers fired their weapons through the window. The man sustained serious injuries and succumbed to them at the scene. Both the police officers and the social worker accompanying them were unharmed.
The Hessian State Criminal Police Office (HLKA) has taken over the investigation, which is standard protocol in such cases. Investigators are working to ascertain the precise sequence of events leading to the shooting and to gather further context regarding the situation.
A neighbor described the deceased as having exhibited unusual behavior in recent times, noting that he often spoke to himself and sometimes shouted, indicating a potential decline in his mental health. The neighbor expressed shock over the incident, stating they never anticipated that he would act violently.
Witnesses reported that the man lived alone in the house, which may have contributed to his increasingly erratic behavior. Community members are left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event, raising concerns about mental health support and community safety.
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