×

German special police force member dies in apparent shooting accident, police say

By Thomson Reuters May 12, 2026 | 3:51 AM

May 12 (Reuters) – German police said ​on Tuesday ‌it had launched an investigation ‌into ​the ⁠death of a ⁠member of the federal police’s special ​forces during ⁠a ⁠shooting exercise ​at a ​military training area in ‌the northern town of ⁠Putlos .

Initial findings suggest that the ⁠shooting on ‌Monday ⁠evening ​was ‌an accident, ​the police ⁠statement said.

(Reporting by Linda PasquiniEditing by Ludwig ​Burger)