22-Year-Old Man Dies After Police Shooting During Chase in Saarbrücken SAARBRÜCKEN, Germany — April 5, 2026 A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by police during a car chase in Saarbrücken, Germany, early Sunday morning after evading a checkpoint, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in the neighborhoods of Dudweiler and Herrensohr, where the suspect's vehicle fled from officers. Police reported that the chase began after the driver avoided a checkpoint. During the pursuit, the suspect's car attempted to turn around in a dead-end street, resulting in an altercation that left one police officer injured. The 19-year-old passenger in the vehicle received medical treatment for unspecified injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. No further details about the suspect or the injured officer were immediately released. The case marks another high-profile police-involved incident in Germany, though officials have not yet commented on whether standard protocols were followed.