Germany: Manhunt underway after three bodies found DW 04/06/2025
Briefly

In Weitefeld, Germany, police are hunting for a suspect involved in the murder of three residents, two men and one woman. The emergency call at 03:45 indicated a violent incident, and authorities suspect a family-related motive. While police believe that both the victims and the alleged perpetrator are long-time residents, they have not yet found the suspect. Clues from the scene suggest the involvement of both a firearm and a stabbing weapon, prompting police to advise the 2,000 local residents to remain cautious and secure their homes until further notice, although there is no current threat to safety.
According to police, an emergency call was made at 03:45 in the early morning from a woman who reported a violent incident.
The assumption is that the background to the case is 'family based', with town mayor Karl-Heinz Keler mentioning that both victims and the alleged perpetrator are long-time residents.
Clues suggest a firearm and a stabbing weapon were used in the tragic incident, heightening the concern within the community.
The search is currently focused on a person that was seen leaving the scene as soon as police arrived, indicating a potential lead.
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