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

DW9 October 2026, 05:40 UTCGermany

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.

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