Urgent Situation - In Hagen, four individuals were harmed in a shooting incident and the attackers have managed to evade capture.
In a shocking double shooting incident, four people were severely wounded at a residence and a salon in Hagen. One of the victims is in critical condition as per the police. The authorities are still hunting for a 34-year-old suspect who has not been found as of the evening.
The wife of the alleged assailant is among the victims, confirms a spokesperson from the Dortmund police. Both crime sites are only 10 minutes away from each other. Preliminary findings hint that the motive behind this crime is related to the family dynamics.
The shootings happened around 11 a.m. as per police reports. The suspect allegedly shot his wife in their shared apartment in a multi-residential building on Hochstraße. Further, he fired a few rounds at a door on the floor above. Nobody was hurt there.
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Afterward, the 34-year-old Turkish citizen drove to the salon and shot at three more people. One of these individuals was in critical condition in the evening, according to the police. The police spokesperson mentioned that the doctors had updated their statements earlier, indicating that the other three victims were not at risk of losing their lives. However, one had to be in a critical condition by evening.
The four injured victims were transported to different hospitals, information from the police. The police have not yet disclosed details about the other three victims. The Dortmund police have taken charge of the massive operation and established a dedicated team.
The search for the suspect is getting support from a helicopter. At one point, a supermarket attracted the attention of the police, who considered it as a potential third crime scene. A heavily wooded area was also investigated. The authorities are also receiving valuable information from the public, which they will act upon.
A helicopter and an ambulance were reportedly used to transport the injured to the site of the crime.
The police department in Hagen notified the public that the area around the crime scenes was restricted access and requested them to avoid these localities. Additionally, they have established a center near the crime scenes, where residents, tenants, and relatives can seek assistance if needed.
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The attack occurred at a hairdressing salon and a residential building in the city of Hagen, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The suspected car used by the perpetrator has not been identified by the police yet. The large contingent of officers is utilizing a helicopter in the ongoing search for the assailant. The local authorities are urging the public to avoid the crime scenes for their safety, as the area remains restricted. Despite the severe injuries, Germany's emergency services were efficiently mobilized to transport the victims to various hospitals in the region. The critical condition of one victim has been reported, while the other three are still receiving medical attention.
