Tragedy in Oldenburg: Man Kills Woman, Two Children, Self Before Police Seize NSU Gun
A tragic incident unfolded in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, where a 59-year-old German man shot dead a woman and two children aged eight and eleven before taking his own life. The city is left reeling from the shocking event.
The man, who was not licensed to own a weapon, used a pistol to carry out the horrific crime. The gun, a Česká CZ 83 caliber 7.65 mm Browning, has a chilling history. It was previously used by the National Socialist Underground (NSU), a neo-Nazi terrorist group, in all their murders. The weapon was recovered in 2011.
The victims were in a personal relationship with the perpetrator, although specific details remain unclear. Oldenburg's mayor, Jürgen Krogmann, expressed his shock and offered condolences to the families, wishing them strength in this difficult time. The city council held a minute of silence in response to the crime. Emergency services swiftly secured the scene, gathered evidence, and provided crisis counseling.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the origin of the weapon being a key focus. Autopsies may also be performed. The city of Oldenburg mourns the loss of innocent lives and stands in solidarity with the bereaved families.
