- Law enforcement discharging firearms during a pursuit in Düsseldorf
In the chase of a fleeing motorist in Düsseldorf, a bullet was discharged from a law enforcement firearm. This was affirmed by a police representative to the German Press Service. The probe is underway to establish whether the discharge was accidental, due to equipment failure, or deliberate. For impartiality reasons, the Duisburg authorities have assumed control of the investigation.
No harm was done. The officers succeeded in apprehending the individual close to the airport. As the car required inspection and lockdown, there ensued congestion in the city center route, as reported by a police representative.
The driver failed to halt at a routine traffic checkpoint, leading to the pursuit. He is under suspicion of having committed traffic violations preceding this episode. Initially, it was unclear why he opted to dodge the checkpoint. The vehicle of interest is a convertible of a high-end brand and is presumed to be a leased vehicle. The precise moment the bullet was discharged could not be immediately disclosed by the police representative.
The weapon used by the police during the chase was a firearm. The incident where the bullet was discharged involved the use of a police weapon.
