Manhunt for Convicted Killer After Homophobic Attack in Augsburg

Halid S., previously convicted of manslaughter, is being sought in connection with a violent assault on two men, as authorities investigate the case as a potential hate crime.

• The Augsburg attack, which occurred on March 23, 2025, involved a group of men physically assaulting and homophobically insulting two victims in the city center.
• Three suspects are currently in custody, while Halid S., a repeat offender previously convicted of manslaughter in 2019, remains at large.
• The victims, aged 28 and 26, suffered head and upper body injuries and required hospitalization following the assault.
• Authorities are treating the attack as a potential hate crime, with specialized hate crime units leading the investigation.
• The suspects were reportedly intoxicated during the attack, highlighting concerns about alcohol-fueled violence and recidivism in violent offenders.

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