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Shots during chase: Trial against two men starts in Koblenz
Trial in Koblenz: Two men charged with attempted murder after a chase in Diez. Negotiation starts on November 3rd, 2025.
Shots during chase: Trial against two men starts in Koblenz
An explosive trial began today, Monday, November 3, 2025, in the regional court in Koblenz. The focus is on two men aged 25 and 38 who have to answer for attempted manslaughter and intentionally dangerous interference in road traffic. It's about an extremely dramatic incident that came to a head on May 25, 2025 in Diez. During a chase, the defendants shot several times at the vehicle of a man who had previously carried out a knife attack on a family member of the two, as Merkurist reports.
The background to this criminal incident is a previous argument that caused the two defendants to turn to the alleged attacker. The victim, whose vehicle was shot at, fortunately remained uninjured despite the massive danger posed by the shots and immediately sought refuge from the police, who were nearby due to a concert in Diez. The Tagesschau has noted that the details of the exact events remain unclear, particularly regarding the motivations and circumstances that led to the escalation.
High-stakes procedures
The allegations against the two men are serious. The indictment relates to a dangerous intervention in traffic in which the defendants pursued their opponent's vehicle at high speed and fired several times. However, the court also made it clear that there is currently no evidence of base motives or a form of “blood revenge”. Rather, the two defendants argue that they wanted to act to prevent further physical attacks on their relatives, according to statements from Merkurist.
The hearing is scheduled for a total of six days and will continue until the end of November. There is already a lot of public and media attention, which shows how important it is to clarify the circumstances in this case.
Social relevance
The incident in Diez raises several questions, not only about individual responsibility, but also about the social conditions that can lead to such an escalation. The background to the argument and the emotions associated with it are a reflection of the challenges that many people experience in their relationships and in their surroundings. This case once again stimulates the social discussion about violence and its triggers.
The public will be following closely how things develop around this trial in the coming weeks. It remains to be hoped that the court hearing will bring clarity and perhaps also serve as a warning that violent confrontations are not the right way to resolve conflicts.