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German Courts Address Two Fatal Bar Shootings in Göppingen and Frankfurt

A 17-year-old faces juvenile charges in Stuttgart for a gang-related shooting, while a 41-year-old is tried in Frankfurt for killing his friend during a drug-fueled episode.

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Overview

  • The 17-year-old Syrian suspect is charged with murder and attempted murder in the October 2024 Göppingen bar shooting, linked to a gang feud.
  • Prosecutors allege the Göppingen suspect fired 15 shots with a submachine gun, killing a 29-year-old and wounding two others, who were unintended targets.
  • The adult defendant in Frankfurt is accused of murdering his friend in March 2024, allegedly driven by paranoia and substance abuse.
  • Police found six firearms, including military-style weapons, over 1,700 rounds of ammunition, and a large quantity of cocaine in the Frankfurt suspect's home.
  • The Frankfurt trial began this week and is set to run until July, while the Stuttgart court will decide on the Göppingen case proceedings.