Bloody drama in Tawern: man dead, woman life -threatening injured!

Polizei entdeckt einen Mann (64) tot nach Schüssen auf seine Partnerin (55) in Tawern, Trier-Saarburg. SEK im Einsatz.
Police discovered a man (64) dead after shots on his partner (55) in Tawern, Trier-Saarburg. Sek in action. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Bloody drama in Tawern: man dead, woman life -threatening injured!

On April 29, 2025, a dramatic police operation ended in Tawern (Rhineland-Palatinate) after shots from a residential building had been reported in the early morning. At 1:55 p.m., a special task force (SEK) stormed the apartment from which the shots were reported. The assignment took place on Saarburger Straße after the police had received a reference to the shots at around 10 a.m. A 64-year-old man was found dead in his apartment. He was the life partner of the 55-year-old woman, who was seriously injured in the shots and is currently in a hospital in which she was brought to after she had fled the building. The health of the woman is currently described as difficult, further details have not been published.

During the mission, numerous police officers arrived at the scene, the surrounding houses were immediately evacuated and the area was blocked. The police set up a collection point for residents in the community center in order to be able to offer the affected residents. Despite the tense situation, the police could never find a risk to the population. The police originally assumed that the alleged perpetrator was still in the house and warned the population to avoid the area. In addition, there was a request not to spread rumors about the perpetrator's whereabouts, as this could endanger the investigation.

Details about the crime

According to the incident, the woman came outside before the police arrived at the scene. The alleged perpetrator, her partner, was later found dead in the apartment. The exact background of the crime are currently still unclear. However, initial investigations suggest that violence broke out in the course of a conflict between the two partners. There are information on a possible motif for the attack, but still have to be examined thoroughly.

The balanced state of emergency in the village shows the serious security concerns that bring such incidents. The police have now started interrogating witnesses to gain a clearer picture of events. Dozens of emergency services were on site to ensure that the surroundings remain controlled and secured. The situation in Tawern remains tense, while the investigation is continued and the residents are looking for answers.

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