The Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice confirmed that the suspect, identified by German media as 45-year-old Fatih Khan G., was discovered deceased in his cell on Tuesday morning. In a formal statement, the Ministry indicated that investigators found no evidence suggesting involvement from a third party. Furthermore, officials confirmed that both the suspect’s relatives and those connected to the victims of the shooting had been notified.
The incident occurred on June 29th at a mothers’ and children’s shelter located in the northern city of Stade. On that day, a violent mass shooting took place, resulting in the deaths of four women and two men. According to reports, the suspect had arrived at the facility for a scheduled meeting concerning future custody arrangements for his three-month-old daughter.
At some point during the visit, the man allegedly drew a firearm and opened fire. This mass shooting has been characterized as a profoundly tragic event in recent German history. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continues, with authorities managing the notification process for all affected families.
The official statement maintained that the focus of the inquiry remains on the events that transpired at the shelter.
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