Historical Events tagged with "winnenden"

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Crime & Law

Winnenden school shooting results in multiple fatalities

March 11th, 2009 16 years ago

Tim Kretschmer, a recent graduate, opened fire at his former school, Albertville-Realschule, in Winnenden, Germany, killing 15 people and injuring 9 others before shooting himself. The attack shocked the nation and prompted discussions on gun control, leading to tightened weapons restrictions in Germany. The event highlighted issues around school safety and youth violence, resonating deeply within the community and beyond.

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