Deutsche Welle5/17/2026Crime1 min read
Tiger shot dead by police in Leipzig after escaping captivity and attacking a person
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- A tiger that escaped captivity in Leipzig, Germany, after attacking a person was shot dead by police on Sunday.
- The injured individual sustained only minor injuries.
- The tiger belonged to trainer Carmen Zander.
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A tiger that has escaped captivity after attacking a person has been shot dead by police in the eastern city of Leipzig, police said on Sunday.
The animal belongs to the well-known trainer Carmen Zander, who possesses a group of big cats, according to the Bild newspaper, which cited the daily Leipziger Volksstimme in its report.
Police said the injured person was male and that he was only slightly hurt.
They said the tiger had escaped from a private facility before being shot dead in nearby gardens.
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This article was originally published by Deutsche Welle.
