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Shots in the Hamburg burger shop: man critically injured!
A 30-year-old restaurant employee was critically injured in Hamburg. Police are looking for witnesses after a shooting.
Shots in the Hamburg burger shop: man critically injured!
A serious incident occurred in a burger restaurant in the Hoheluft-West district of Hamburg on Monday evening. An unknown man shot a 30-year-old employee several times, critically injuring him. According to [Zeit], the horrific incident took place on the popular "Burger Legends" when the perpetrator first asked for the toilet and then got into a verbal argument.
The argument escalated when the perpetrator suddenly pulled out a gun and shot the employee's legs. He then fled with another man in the direction of Wiesingerweg. The Hamburg police immediately started the search and used more than 20 patrol cars and a helicopter to find the two suspects. Unfortunately, the search has so far been unsuccessful, and officials are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident, as [Tag24] reported.
Search measures and description of the perpetrator
The main suspect is described as male and wearing dark clothing. He was wearing a knee-length black down jacket with a gray hood and a baseball cap. The second man who fled with him was also dressed in dark clothing. In order to receive possible information from witnesses, the police are asking anyone who saw something to call 040428656789.
The injured employee was taken to hospital by an emergency doctor and underwent emergency surgery. Even in such dramatic situations, the German Red Cross remains active; Its crisis intervention team looked after the injured person's relatives, who are certainly very concerned about the health of their family member.
A look at the crime situation in Hamburg
Current events are shining a spotlight on the crime statistics in Hamburg. In 2024, the number of crimes fell by 4 percent overall, according to police crime statistics. 224,913 crimes were recorded, which is 9,328 fewer than the previous year. The clearance rate is 47.9 percent. What is particularly striking, however, is the increase in violent crime, which has increased by 7 percent, especially in districts such as St. Pauli and St. Georg, as [Hamburg Police] notes.
The current circumstances are particularly alarming as they stand in stark contrast to the general trends of falling crime rates. This highlights that despite overall improvements in security, targeted attacks and violent conflicts continue to occur, affecting not only individuals but also citizens' sense of security.
The investigation into the incident in Hoheluft-West is still ongoing. The police are doing everything they can to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The situation remains tense for those affected and their families, and we will of course continue to monitor developments.