Krefeld police shoot dead 41-year-old man who attacked officers with a knife during family dispute
A 41-year-old man was shot dead by police in Krefeld, Germany, after he attacked two officers with a knife when they responded to a family dispute on Saturday evening.
The incident
On Saturday evening, 20 June 2026, police were called to a report of bodily injury in the Uerdingen district of Krefeld. A dispute between the 41-year-old man and family members had left a woman with minor injuries. When two officers arrived at the scene, the man attacked them with a knife.
Police response
One of the officers used his firearm, hitting the suspect and causing severe injuries. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later. The two police officers were not injured during the incident.
Witness accounts
According to RP Online, local residents reported hearing multiple shots, though authorities have not yet confirmed how many rounds were fired. No further details on the exact sequence have been released.
Investigation
Citing the need for neutrality, the Gelsenkirchen police have taken over the investigation from the Krefeld force. The Krefeld public prosecutor's office is overseeing the case. No additional information about the suspect or the injured woman has been made public.
