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2020 Hanau, Germany shooting, hostage-taking incident

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 The Full Story of the 2020 German Hanau Shooting On February 19, 2020, a horrific mass shooting occurred in the town of Hanau, Germany, leaving 11 people dead and several others injured. The perpetrator of the attack, identified as 43-year-old Tobias Rathjen, carried out the shootings at two shisha bars in the town before turning the gun on himself. Introduction The 2020 German Hanau shooting was a senseless act of violence that shook the nation. The tragedy left families devastated and communities in mourning. In this article, we will delve into the full story of the Hanau shooting, exploring the events that led up to the attack, the aftermath, and the impact it had on Germany as a whole. Background of the Shooter Tobias Rathjen was born in Hanau and grew up in the town of Oberursel. He was described as a loner who had a fascination with conspiracy theories and believed in the existence of a global secret society. In the months leading up to the shooting, Rathjen posted several v...