Parents of 15 -year -old students are planned for negligent killing process in Offenburg.

Parents of 15 -year -old students are planned for negligent killing process in Offenburg.

The tragedy at the Offenburger Waldbach School has deeply shaken the residents of Offenburg and the surrounding area. A 15-year-old student was killed by shots in November, and now his parents are under indictment.

The public prosecutor's office in Offenburg has lodged an action against the parents of the young person who is charged with murder. They are accused of having negligently contributed to the death of the pupil through the improper possession and the lack of securing the firearm and ammunition that were used in the crime.

The indictment includes charges such as negligent killing and violations of the weapons law. This decision was announced by the Offenburg public prosecutor's office on Monday morning.

The district court of Offenburg will now decide whether the main procedure opened and appointments for the main hearing are set. If the accused are convicted, they face imprisonment of up to five years.

It remains to be hoped that this terrible incident will lead to parents and legal guardians take over an even greater responsibility for the safety of their children. It is important that weapons and dangerous objects are properly secured in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future.

- Nag