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City mayor laments increase in crime within refugee neighborhood.

On Thursday afternoon, Potsdam's mayor, Mike Schubert (SPD), expressed dismay over the violent incident at a refugee center. "Today is a tragic day for our city," said the mayor, referring to the murder of a security guard who had been providing protection to asylum seekers on behalf of the...

Mike Schubert, Lord Mayor of Potsdam, speaks.
Mike Schubert, Lord Mayor of Potsdam, speaks.

Illegal Activities - City mayor laments increase in crime within refugee neighborhood.

Authorities have set up a crisis-care service to assist the residents and employees of a housing establishment, along with the coworker of the slain security guard, following a homicide. The 30 individuals, which mainly comprise families, have been dwelling in the lodging located in a western neighborhood since last year. The city manages this short-term lodging facility.

In an attempt to apprehend the suspect, many police officers were dispatched to the scene early Thursday morning. Although no details about the motivations or the weapon employed have been disclosed, investigators also did not share the nationalities of those implicated in the crime.

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