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Shots in Cologne: Two men seriously injured in an altercation!
Two men were shot during an argument in Cologne-Ossendorf. The perpetrators fled and the police are investigating.
Shots in Cologne: Two men seriously injured in an altercation!
On Friday evening there was a dangerous incident in the parking lot of the Motorworld hall in Cologne-Ossendorf: two men aged 46 and 53 were shot during an argument. Again Northern Courier Reportedly, this happened around 10 p.m. when several people were involved in a heated argument. Suddenly shots were fired and the two men had to be taken to hospital.
Meanwhile, the suspected perpetrators managed to escape from the crime scene. The police immediately launched a search to identify the escapees. However, a 27-year-old man was arrested, this was announced Blue light MYK with. The exact events before and during the altercation are still unclear. The police have therefore started an investigation and are asking witnesses for any relevant information.
Event continued undisturbed
At the time of the incident, the “Christmas Angel” dinner show was taking place in the Motorworld hall. According to the authorities, there was no disruption to the event and the hall was not closed by officials. Nevertheless, the police secured the crime scene and documented the evidence, marking shell casings and checking surrounding vehicles.
The police have also cordoned off a large area of the area to make it easier for investigators to collect evidence. Many questions remain unanswered: What triggered the dispute? What role did the people arrested play? The investigators hope to be able to provide further details soon by evaluating tips and witness statements.
Police recommendations
Police authorities are calling on the public to report any suspicious observations and ask not to share any information or footage from the night of the crime on social networks. At a time when violent crime in Germany has increased by around 1.5% and will reach 217,277 cases in 2024, the highest level since 2007, such incidents are particularly worrying. The BKA report provides accurate statistics and shows the need to pay more attention to violent crime.
Surrounding neighbors and visitors are encouraged to contact the police with any safety issues to prevent similar incidents in the future. With your help, the police can continue to provide a safe environment.