Two German officials shot dead during routine gun inspection in Bavaria; suspect arrested after overnight standoff

A routine inspection of legally owned firearms turned deadly in Bavaria. Police spent hours negotiating with an armed suspect before storming his home. Follow DW for more.

Published on RocksNews: 9 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
Language: English

Two German officials shot dead during routine gun inspection in Bavaria; suspect arrested after overnight standoff — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

A routine inspection of legally owned firearms turned deadly in Bavaria. Police spent hours negotiating with an armed suspect before storming his home. Follow DW for more.