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German investigators have revealed that a popular regional political leader found dead in his garden was killed by a bullet fired at close range.
They have launched a criminal inquiry into the death of Walter Lübcke, the 65-year-old head of the regional council in the city of Kassel.
Lübcke's body was found at 00:30 on Sunday morning (22:30 GMT Saturday) on the terrace of his home in the village of Istha, police revealed. He was declared dead two hours later...
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He came to national prominence in October 2015 when he spoke out in favour of providing accommodation for refugees. Germany had decided to let in Syrians fleeing the civil war, and big numbers of asylum seekers were crossing Germany's borders on a daily basis.
He reportedly received death threats and was given personal protection after telling a rowdy town hall meeting they had to stand up for Christian values. "Whoever does not support these values can leave this country any time, if he doesn't agree. This is the freedom of every German," he said.
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Whelp, I guess somebody basically told him: "LOL, no..."
The conditions on German streets have gotten substantially more rapey and looty since 2015, and it seems like more than a few people might be fed up with it and are taking their grievances right to the source of the problem.
German investigators have revealed that a popular regional political leader found dead in his garden was killed by a bullet fired at close range.
They have launched a criminal inquiry into the death of Walter Lübcke, the 65-year-old head of the regional council in the city of Kassel.
Lübcke's body was found at 00:30 on Sunday morning (22:30 GMT Saturday) on the terrace of his home in the village of Istha, police revealed. He was declared dead two hours later...
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German politician Lübcke shot in head at close range
Police say Walter Lübcke was shot at close range but they have no idea of a motive.
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He came to national prominence in October 2015 when he spoke out in favour of providing accommodation for refugees. Germany had decided to let in Syrians fleeing the civil war, and big numbers of asylum seekers were crossing Germany's borders on a daily basis.
He reportedly received death threats and was given personal protection after telling a rowdy town hall meeting they had to stand up for Christian values. "Whoever does not support these values can leave this country any time, if he doesn't agree. This is the freedom of every German," he said.
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Whelp, I guess somebody basically told him: "LOL, no..."
The conditions on German streets have gotten substantially more rapey and looty since 2015, and it seems like more than a few people might be fed up with it and are taking their grievances right to the source of the problem.
