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Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Suspect in German mass shooting dies by suicide in jail

The suspect, partially identified as 45-year-old Fatih Khan G., was found dead in his cell after allegedly killing six people at a shelter.

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A suspect in a mass shooting at a shelter for mothers in Stade, Germany, died by suicide in jail, authorities confirmed.

According to reports, the suspect fatally shot six child welfare workers. He was partially identified as 45-year-old Fatih Khan G.

The suspect was found dead by jail staff in his single cell early Tuesday. The Lower Saxony state justice ministry stated there are currently no indications of third-party involvement in the suspect's death.

Currently no indications of third-party involvement.

The mass shooting is described as one of the worst in recent German history.

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  1. South China Morning PostSuspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail (opens in a new window)
  2. Deutsche WelleGermany: Mass shooting suspect found dead in prison (opens in a new window)
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