Suspected Stade Attacker Wanted to Hire Private Detectives

The suspected attacker from Stade reportedly tried to hire a private detective before the shooting. In early May, he contacted a detective agency in Hanover about finding his daughter’s pediatrician.

Investigators also suspect that the woman who allegedly drove the getaway car met him online. The brief account identifies her as a possible driver but does not provide further details about the alleged contact or the investigation.