German Synagogue Shooter Suspect Goes on Trial

Stephan Balliet, who is accused of shooting two people after an attempt to storm a synagogue in Halle, arrives into the courtroom for the start of his trial, at the district court in Magdeburg, Germany July 21, 2020. Ronny Hartmann/Pool via Reuters

MAGDEBURG, Germany—A 28-year-old man accused of murdering two people after opening fire on a synagogue in eastern Germany on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur last year was led into a courtroom by armed police for the start of his trial on Tuesday.

Stephan Balliet is accused of murder on two counts plus attempted murder and incitement. If convicted, he faces a life sentence.