- Individual initiates gunfire towards responding law enforcement SWAT unit, leading to their retaliatory gunshots.
Berlin: Police Special Forces End Life of 46-Year-Old Man in Standoff
Police special forces in Berlin terminated the life of a 46-year-old individual suspected of waving a firearm at another person, causing a potential threat. Police and prosecutors claimed that the man opened fire upon entry by the officers into his Nikolassee apartment, which they had gained entrance to via a court order. The officers retaliated with gunfire, resulting in the man's unfortunate demise. A homicide investigation is currently underway.
Earlier in the day, the 46-year-old man allegedly threatened a 49-year-old at a caravan site. Amazingly, the 49-year-old successfully managed to flee the scene and contacted the authorities. Subsequently, the 49-year-old followed the suspect, who had entered a multi-family house on Dreilindenstraße. Despite knocking and attempting to gain entry, the man refused to open the door.
Berlin: Incident in a Multi-Family Building with Social Housing
A reporter from dpa reported hearing what sounds like gunshots coming from the multi-family building. Emergency services, including several ambulances and a rescue helicopter, swiftly arrived on the scene.
The building housing the standoff is located in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district of Berlin, close to Wannsee. The area predominantly consists of villas and single-family homes. The multi-family house where the man sought refuge features social housing units. A neighbor revealed that around 100 studio apartments are situated in the building, alongside an elementary school.
The specialized police unit involved in the incident is known as the Berlin's Police Special Forces. Despite negotiating with the man, the special force had to resort to using their weapons due to the man's aggression.
