Bollschweil, Germany – An eight-year-old girl is dead and her 58-year-old father is injured following a shooting in the Black Forest town of Bollschweil, Baden-Württemberg. Police responded to reports of a violent incident on Tuesday, October 17th, and secured the suspect after he sustained gunshot wounds.
The tragedy unfolded without any prior indication of domestic disturbances. Authorities confirm no reports of violence between the father and the girl’s mother, nor were there any court-ordered restrictions preventing the man from approaching her. The parents had been living separately for years in neighboring districts. Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the attack, classifying the case as manslaughter with the possibility of escalating charges to murder.
Further investigation is underway at the crime scene and the suspect’s residence. the injured father is receiving medical treatment at a local clinic while remaining in police custody. Details regarding his condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released.
This incident marks a devastating loss for the community and raises questions about unseen struggles within families. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the events leading up to this tragic outcome.
