Police-search - Alleged murder at Ammersee - Suspect still at large
After the alleged murder of a 74-year-old in Herrsching at Ammersee, the police are still searching intensely nationwide for the perpetrator. Three days after the emergency call, the suspect was still on the run, a police spokesperson said. He provided no further details.
The man being hunted is said to have visited the senior at his detached house in the Muhlfeld district (Landkreis Starnberg) on a Friday evening, as it was reported. He is then said to have killed him. The senior's wife escaped to her neighbors' house and called the police from there. The suspect had meanwhile fled on foot and has been on the run since then.
After the discovery of a corpse at Ammersee: Police searching for traces
The police found the body of the senior in his house in the Muhlfeld district. Several officers then searched adjacent gardens and all escape routes. The Criminal Police, divers, and tracking dogs were involved in the search. Neighbors were also questioned.
The body of the 74-year-old was taken to the Munich Forensic Medicine Institute for examination. The police made no statements about the results of the autopsy - nor about a possible motive, a weapon, or the injuries of the deceased. The silence is due to investigative tactical reasons.
Additional police patrols were seen around Herrsching. A special investigation team with around 30 officers and officers from the Criminal Police is working on the case.
The discovery of the murder in Herrsching at Lake Ammersee has led to an increase in police presence in the area, with additional patrols being visible. The special investigation team, comprising approximately 30 officers, is conducting the search for the killer throughout Upper Bavaria, as the perpetrator is still at large.
The police believe that the suspect may have fled on foot following the killing, and they are currently searching for any trace of his whereabouts near the senior's detached house in the Muhlfeld district. The Criminal Police, divers, and tracking dogs are all involved in the ongoing search, aiming to apprehend the individual responsible for the Mord in Herrsching.
Despite the extensive efforts to locate the perpetrator, criminal investigations in Bavaria continue to be a priority for the authorities, as they work to combat the broader issue of lawlessness and criminality in the region. The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to their local authorities.
The case of the 74-year-old's death in Herrsching has highlighted the need for increased security measures, with the Bavarian government vowing to take action to ensure the safety of its citizens and visitors to the region.
