About Michael Newrzella
Lived 1967 – 1993 (aged 25). Michael Newrzella was a German police officer.
Michael Oskar 'Shorty' Newrzella (September 15, 1967 – June 27, 1993) was a German Federal Border Guard and operative of GSG 9, the counter-terrorism and special operations unit of the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guard, BGS). He was killed during an operation against the Red Army Faction in Bad Kleinen, where the terrorists Birgit Hogefeld and Wolfgang Grams were to be arrested after undercover informant alerted authorities to a planned meeting.
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Who was Michael Newrzella?
German police officer (1967-1993)
When was Michael Newrzella born?
Michael Newrzella was born on 15 September 1967 in Aachen.
When did Michael Newrzella die?
Michael Newrzella died on 27 June 1993 in Bad Kleinen.
What was Michael Newrzella's occupation?
Michael Newrzella was a police officer.
What nationality was Michael Newrzella?
Michael Newrzella was German.
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