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Hamburg: Police shoot man wielding pickax

Lara Babalola
June 17, 2024

Police in the German city of Hamburg opened fire on a man when he threatened officers in a pedestrian zone. Football fans were gathering there for a Euro 2024 match. According to police, the incident was not connected to the football tournament.

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