Emergencies - Explosion in Solingen: Homicide squad follows up clues
After the explosion on a sidewalk in Solingen resulting in one death and four injured individuals, the murder commission is currently dealing with a high double-digit number of tips from the population. "They will be processed one by one," said a police spokesperson on Friday. The police have set up a tip portal for the case, where photos and videos of the incident can be uploaded. An attempted murder investigation is ongoing.
According to initial investigations, a man dropped a bottle on the sidewalk on Tuesday. The bottle reportedly shattered upon impact, causing an explosion. The man was flown to a special clinic with severe burns and later died there a few hours later.
The explosion in front of a residential and commercial building caused several window panes to shatter. Four people were lightly injured by shattered glass or a bang and taken to the hospital. Among them were a seven-year-old girl, two women aged 35 and 45, and a 38-year-old man.
Press release Police
- The homicide squad in North Rhine-Westphalia's emergency services is intensively investigating the recent explosion in Solingen, given the gravity of the incident and the subsequent homicide.
- The local police in Germany, particularly in Solingen, have urged the public to report any relevant information regarding the escalating series of emergencies, including the homicide and explosions, through the designated tip portal.
- Despite initial assumptions of an accidental explosion due to a dropped bottle, the ongoing crime investigations in North Rhine-Westphalia now suggest a broader scope of intentional crimes involving explosions as potential leads.
- The horrific chain of events, including the homicide and the serial emergencies resulting from the explosions, highlights the need for the local authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia to communicate effectively and efficiently with its citizens, ensuring transparency and collective vigilance.
- The North Rhine-Westphalia police, cooperating closely with the crime scene investigators and the homicide squad, are taking the necessary steps to thoroughly examine the video and photographic evidence of each explosion in the pursuit of justice and the identification of potential suspects.
