EuropeGermany: 2 Police Officers Shot Dead During Traffic StopSavePrintPolice officers prepare for an operation close to a road where two police officers were shot during a traffic stop near Kusel, Germany, on Jan. 31, 2022. Michael Probst/AP PhotoThe Associated Press1/31/2022|Updated: 1/31/2022BERLIN—Two police officers were shot dead on a rural road in western Germany while on a routine patrol early Monday, police said.The shooting happened during a traffic check near Kusel at about 4:20 a.m., police in Kaiserslautern said in a statement.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesUS Speedskater Jordan Stolz Wins 1,000 Meters Gold in Olympic-Record TimeFeb 11, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 11Feb 11, 2026Winter Olympics Recap: Shiffrin Out of the Medals Again, Klaebo Wins Another GoldFeb 10, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 10Feb 10, 2026Related TopicsGermanypolicetrafficshot
