Illegal Activity - Arrest made following shooting incident in Hagen.
A 34-year-old man suspected of firing shots at four people in Hagen has been apprehended, according to witnesses in the city's south. The Dortmund police confirmed the arrest around 2:40 p.m. after a massive manhunt lasting since morning, reportedly involving several police units.
Allegedly, the suspect had opened fire in a residential building and a hair salon. First, he reportedly shot his wife in their shared apartment in a multi-family house, causing a head injury. Then, he is said to have targeted a door on a floor above, but no one was hurt. Later, the suspect drove to the hair salon and began shooting at three more individuals. Both crime scenes are believed to be just ten minutes apart. It appears the motive for the crime was rooted in the family circle.
Police Update: Two Critically Injured Victims
In recent news from authorities, two of the four victims have sustained injuries deemed "potentially life-threatening." This discovery involved the wife of the accused and an individual shot within the salon. No additional details were provided by the police regarding the victims' age or gender. All wounded individuals were rushed to various hospitals for medical attention.
Following the incident, it's believed that the man drove his vehicle into a nearby parking lot and escaped on foot. To locate the suspect, a helicopter was brought in during the search operation. The police urged the public to share any helpful information and stated they were actively pursuing leads.
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- The large contingent of police units involved in the manhunt originated from North Rhine-Westphalia, based in Dortmund and Hagen.
- The suspect's getaway vehicle was identified as a common car, which he parked in a nearby lot before fleeing on foot.
- The Bild newspaper reported extensively on the crime and the police efforts to apprehend the suspect, with live updates and breaking news alerts.
- The authorities urged residents in the vicinity of the crime scenes to remain indoors and refrain from sharing any information on social media until confirmed by the police, fearing misinformation or panic.
- The suspect was eventually located and arrested in a nearby wooded area, thanks to a tip-off from a local resident.
- The shooting incident caused quite a stir in Germany, with many calling for stricter gun control laws, citing another example of gun violence in the country.
- Throughout the manhunt and the subsequent investigation, police remained vigilant, deploying additional resources to ensure the safety of residents and prevent any further acts of violence.
