Incident of aggression - Four individuals harmed in gunfire incident in Hagen; culprits at large.
On Saturday, a shooting incident took place in a house and a hair salon in Hagen, resulting in four people sustaining severe injuries. One of the victims was said to be in critical condition by the evening by the police. The authorities deployed a large force to search for the suspect, a 34-year-old man, who was not found by the evening.
The wife of the alleged perpetrator was among the four victims, revealed a spokesperson from the Dortmund police. Both crime scenes were nearby, just a ten-minute walk from each other. Initial findings suggested that the motive for the crime was related to the family.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:00 a.m. The suspect was first believed to have shot his wife in their shared apartment in a multi-family house on Hochstraße. He then moved to a higher floor and fired multiple times at a different door. There were no injuries reported there.
Later, the suspect drove to the hair salon and shot at three other individuals. One of them was in critical condition, as per the evening update by the police. The doctors had made new statements, shared a spokesperson. Earlier reports had indicated that all victims, except for one, were not in life-threatening condition. After the crime, the man drove his car to a nearby parking lot and fled on foot.
All four injured people were treated in different hospitals, according to the police statements. The police in Dortmund took charge of the operation and set up a task force.
The search for the suspect involved a helicopter's support. At one point, a supermarket became a focal point as a potential third crime scene. Additionally, a wooded area was also being searched. There were ongoing tips from the population that were being acted upon.
The rescue helicopter landed near the crime scenes, according to reports from the "Westfalen Post." A doctor was also involved in the operation.
The website X of the Hagen police reported that the area around the crime scenes was cordoned off with caution tape and people should avoid it. They cautioned the public to stay vigilant. "Steer clear of danger! If you notice any suspicious activities, please call 110," read a message on the platform X.
The police in Hagen continued to provide updates on the situation and urged residents to stay away from the Hagen city center, Hochstraße in Eilpe, and Breckerfeld. They also established a facility near the crime scenes to provide assistance to residents, tenants, and relatives if needed.
