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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German police killing of black man sparks protests
Activists across Germany are demanding an investigation after a 21-year-old Black man was fatally shot by police in the city of Oldenburg last week. Thousands of people took to Germany’s streets on Friday April 25, in the northwestern city of Oldenburg and around the country. The protest stems from an altercation with police that resulted in a 21-year-old man being fatally shot in the back by… Source
German police shoot 21-year-old Lorenz in the back—thousands protest against police violence
To effectively counter police violence, the following is needed: the development of a movement in the working class that unites workers of all backgrounds, skin colours and nationalities.
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