Berlin - Man stabbed in dispute over parking spots - Commotion at crime scene
In a dispute over a parking spot in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen, a 37-year-old man was stabbed to death. The suspected perpetrator, a 29-year-old man with German-Turkish citizenship, was arrested on Thursday evening, according to police and prosecutors. The victim was stabbed in the abdomen with a knife by the assailant. The man died in the hospital from his severe injuries. The attack occurred around 18.00 hours. A murder commission took over the investigation.
Several men had argued over the parking spaces in the Böttgerstraße, among them the 37-year-old man from Cameroon and the suspected perpetrator.
Bottle throwing at police at the crime scene
After the incident, relatives and friends of the deceased man gathered near the scene of the crime around 23.00 hours. According to the police, 30 to 40 people tried to force their way into the cordoned-off area. They behaved aggressively and hostile towards the police. Bottles were thrown at the police officers. At least five police officers were lightly injured. Photos from the "B.Z." newspaper show people being pushed away and carried off by the police.
The police union (GdP) stated: "We must admit that the threshold seems to have sunk for more and more people, and physical integrity seems to mean little to nothing anymore. Anyone who carries a knife is ready to inflict serious harm or even kill." We can understand that family members need space for emotions, but it should not be the case that police measures are significantly obstructed and bottles and stones are thrown.
The "Prosecutor's Office" is now investigating the case of the stabbing, which took place at the "crime scene" in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen. The investigation will likely focus on the context of the "dispute over a parking spot" and the role of the "suspected perpetrator" in the incident.
The "park gap" or "park passage" where the incident occurred has been a hotspot for "criminality" and disputes in the past, according to local residents. They have often expressed concerns about the safety and security of the area.
After the police arrest of the 29-year-old man, the "Berlin-Gesundbrunnen" community was left in "turmoil". Many residents were shocked and saddened by the violent incident, and some fear for their own safety in the area.
The "men" involved in the dispute, including the victim and the "suspected perpetrator", were all known to police for previous crimes and disturbances. The incident highlights the vital role of the police in maintaining law and order, even in the face of increasing "criminality" and violence in the city.
