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Large-scale police operation in Osnabrück: argument with a blank gun!
In Osnabrück there was a police operation on October 7th, 2025 after an argument with minor injuries. Looking for witnesses.
Large-scale police operation in Osnabrück: argument with a blank gun!
On Thursday afternoon, October 7, 2025, a dispute on Rehmstrasse in the Wüste district of Osnabrück got so out of hand that over two dozen police patrols had to be called in. At first it looked as if the situation could become dangerous when shots were suddenly heard around 1:15 p.m. This led to the police being alerted, who immediately rushed to the scene to check the situation. According to initial information NDR Three people, including two men and a woman, were involved in the dispute and suffered minor injuries.
The officers found cartridge cases at the scene that probably came from a gas or blank pistol. Fortunately, there were no gunshot wounds to those involved, as police confirmed. The injured were taken to hospital as a precaution, while the search for a fugitive involved, which was initially launched, has now been completed. Despite the rather dramatic incident, there was never any danger to the population, which also applied to nearby facilities such as a senior center and a daycare center. These remained untouched, the police continued.
A call for witnesses
The police are now investigating the background to the incident and are asking the public to call on possible witnesses to help. Anyone who has made observations can call (0541) 327 -3103 or -2115. This communication is intended to help shed light on what happened and clarify the circumstances of the dispute that escalated to such an extent.
However, the incident is not just an isolated incident. Police crime statistics for Lower Saxony, published in 2023, show a general tendency for physical altercations in public to increase. Loud Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office There are certain crimes that have increased in public spaces, highlighting the need for targeted security measures.
The police will continue to increase their presence to prevent such incidents and increase citizens' sense of security. In times when society appears increasingly restless, cooperation between the police and the public is of the utmost importance. So stay vigilant and do not hesitate to intervene or report any suspicious activity or incidents.