Fatal Domestic Violence Incidents Shake Germany in February 2026

February 2026 has seen devastating cases of violent domestic incidents across Germany, shedding light on serious concerns about intimate partner violence. On Tuesday morning around 10:50 AM in Schrozberg near Schwäbisch Hall, a tragic shooting unfolded when a 37-year-old man fatally shot his 38-year-old wife on Bahnhofstraße. Police swiftly responded, arresting the suspect on the scene. Investigations by the public prosecutor’s office and criminal police are ongoing, though no motive has yet been disclosed. Forensic experts collected evidence behind a mixed-use building near the location.

In another violent episode in Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, a 28-year-old man assaulted his 24-year-old ex-partner and their four-month-old baby, causing injuries that required hospital care. During the altercation, a 50-year-old man was also seriously stabbed twice by the suspect, who fled in a black Audi A6 and remains at large. Emergency services airlifted the victim to a hospital where he remains in critical condition. Police have established a murder commission to investigate this attempted homicide and urge witnesses to come forward.

Both incidents highlight the grave dangers of domestic violence escalating into lethal confrontations. Authorities in each case are prioritizing swift investigation and pursuing suspects to ensure justice and public safety.

The Schrozberg shooting remains under close scrutiny with no known motive, while in Recklinghausen, the ongoing manhunt underscores the urgent need to prevent further harm. These events not only demonstrate the immediate human cost but also raise awareness of the broader issue of violence within family and intimate relationships in Germany.