MANNHEIM – A 42-year-old man was killed and another person injured following a shooting at a cafe in central Mannheim, Germany, late on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Police detained a 39-year-old suspect shortly after the incident. According to investigators, the suspect opened fire at officers as he tried to flee on foot, prompting police to return fire and injure the man.
Argument in cafe led to deadly shooting
Initial findings suggest the 39-year-old suspect argued with the 42-year-old victim just before shots were fired at around 23:00. The older man died from his injuries. A 51-year-old man also sustained injuries in the cafe but, according to police, his life is not in danger.
Police apprehended suspect within 15 minutes
The suspect fled the cafe on foot and was tracked down by police at around 23:15 near the scene. In a joint statement, police and prosecutors said the man fired at responding officers, who shot back and wounded him. The suspect is currently under medical care and, according to police, his life is not considered at risk. No police officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
Investigators examining recovered firearm
Investigators found a firearm near the suspect and are working to determine if it was used during the shooting in the cafe. Authorities have not yet released information on the motive. The Mannheim police are leading the investigation into the fatal shooting, while the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office is reviewing the use of police firearms in the incident.
A similar incident was reported after a shooting in Hessisch Oldendorf. Find more news in the Germany and Crime sections, the Germany security overview, and at Aktualizované on Stretnisa.online.
Source: Kronen Zeitung, Mannheim Police Headquarters, SWR Aktuell, t-online
This article was translated from the original Slovak version with the assistance of AI.
