Police officer fatally injured in Lauchhammer – search leads to arrests!

A tragic incident was reported in Lauchhammer on January 7, 2025, in which a 32-year-old Saxon police officer was seriously injured. Loud Niederlausitz Current The officer died at the scene of the accident on Bockwitzer Strasse when he wanted to check a suspicious vehicle during a cross-country manhunt. The vehicle hit him and despite immediate medical attention and the use of a rescue helicopter, his life could not be saved.

Three people who are considered suspects have been temporarily arrested. Their identities have not been released and investigations into the incident are ongoing. In addition to this incident, police reported other events in the area, including a drunk driver and several traffic accidents.

Investigations and search cooperation

After the sad events in Lauchhammer, the cross-border search is being supported by the Central Information and Investigation Service (ZI) of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). This central office, which is responsible for the German police's national and international exchange of information, also coordinates searches in the Schengen area. As on the website of the BKA As can be seen, the ZI's tasks include public searches and support of searches in connection with flight movements.

The ZI also plays a central role in verifying identity using biometric data and organizing cross-border searches. It runs a permanent forensic service and evaluates and forwards police messages and reports. This support is particularly important in critical cases such as those that occurred in Lauchhammer.