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German police killing of Black man Lorenz A. outside Oldenburg nightclub sparks protests

  • On April 25, 2025, 21-year-old Lorenz A., a Black man from Oldenburg, was fatally shot by a 27-year-old police officer outside a nightclub in northwest Germany.
  • The shooting followed a conflict after Lorenz was refused entry due to his clothing, with police claiming he threatened officers with pepper spray while witnesses cast doubt on the justification.
  • Autopsy results revealed Lorenz was shot at least three times from behind in the head, torso, and hip, while body cameras of the officers involved were turned off during the incident.
  • More than 10,000 people protested in Oldenburg and other German cities demanding a comprehensive, independent investigation amid concerns over systemic racism and police violence.
  • The officer who fired the fatal shots faces a manslaughter investigation while broader debates continue on police brutality, racism, and the need for independent oversight in Germany.
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n-tv.de broke the news in on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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