Police - Woman killed - suspected perpetrator arrested
After the alleged murder of a woman in Weingarten (Kreis Karlsruhe), the police have temporarily arrested a suspect in the community. It is about a 25-year-old man from Montenegro, as the police and prosecutor's office announced.
The police were informed in the night of Tuesday shortly after midnight. Officers found a woman in a residence who seemed to be a victim of a murder, as it was reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman and the suspect knew each other. The police immediately intensified the search for him, also with a rescue helicopter. In the morning, they arrested the suspect in the community of 10,000 inhabitants.
Press release
- In light of the ongoing investigation into the homicide in Weingarten, Baden-Württemberg, emergency services are advising residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the local police.
- The incident has also caused a wave of concern among vineyard owners in the vicinity, as the community is known for its picturesque vineyards and popular bathing spots.
- The investigation team, including forensic experts, are working round the clock to gather evidence, as Karlsruhe's homicide unit takes lead in the case.
- On a normal day, the calm community of 10,000 inhabitants in Baden-Württemberg would be filled with locals and tourists enjoying the beauty of the vines and countryside, but with this emergency, these activities have been put on a temporary hold.
