2020 Hanau shootings, Mass shooting in Germany
The Hanau shootings were a horrific act of violence targeting shisha bars.
The attack occurred on the evening of 19 February 2020, resulting in multiple fatalities.
The incident has had a profound impact on debates surrounding racism and right-wing extremism in German society.
Following the attacks, the city of Hanau became a focal point for mourning and solidarity.
The perpetrator's racist motives placed the shootings within the wider context of global far-right terrorism.
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