Germany: Thousands protest police shooting of Black man DW 04/26/2025
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Germany: Thousands protest police shooting of Black man  DW  04/26/2025
"Thousands of protesters in Oldenburg, Germany, expressed their anger and called for justice following the police shooting of a Black man, Lorenz A., igniting nationwide outrage."
"Witnesses recounted the events leading up to the fatal shooting, highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement that protesters claim reflect deeper societal problems."
Lorenz A., a 21-year-old Black man, died from gunshot wounds after an altercation with police outside a nightclub in Oldenburg. His death has led to widespread protests across Germany, with thousands condemning the incident as a reflection of systemic racism within law enforcement. The officer involved has been suspended pending an investigation. The protests drew diverse crowds advocating for justice and a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of his death, as calls for reform in police practices grow louder amidst rising tensions surrounding racial issues.
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