Bloody examination in Gesundbrunnen - violent violence attacks!

Bloody examination in Gesundbrunnen - violent violence attacks!

On Saturday evening, July 20, 2025, several heavy violent acts shook the Gesundbrunnen district in Berlin. In an argument in front of a café, a 30-year-old lost his life due to stab wounds. The responsible authorities, including the police and the Berlin public prosecutor, have already set up a homicide commission that examines the suspicion of homicide. A 25-year-old suspect, who was also injured, is currently in police custody.

The argument occurred around 9:00 p.m. and possibly involved between 40 and 60 people, although this number could not yet be confirmed. The background is unclear and the investigation is in full swing. At the same time, a 17-year-old was shot in another café by a masked attacker with a fist fire weapon and had to be operated on; Fortunately, he is now also out of life.

a pattern that worries

The incidents throw a bright light on the continuing problems with violent crime in Berlin. On the same evening there was another incident in Humboldthain, in which a 35-year-old was persecuted by a group with baseball bats and injured with a knife. The police asked for understanding because the police union calls for a general ban on knife in public space in order to contain such incidents.

Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) supports this initiative and plans to expand the existing weapons and knife ban, which has been in particular in Berlin in Berlin in Berlin. From next Thursday, knives and other weapons will be prohibited in S-Bahn, subways, buses and trams. This regulation is intended to reduce the number of acts of violence that was alarming with over 3,400 knife cases last year.

trends in violent crime

The figures on violent crime in Germany cannot be overlooked. Statistics show that around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024 - the highest value since 2007. This has significantly influenced the population's feeling of security. Violence is often perceived as a more serious problem than theft or fraud. While a large part of the violent crimes are being informed, the increase in suspects, especially among young people, remains worrying.

In the current debate about the dangers of violent crime, it was also found that 94% of German aggression against politicians, police officers and rescue workers see a serious problem. The reasons for these developments are complex and range from economic uncertainty to social stress-factors that have been reinforced by the experiences of corona pandemic.

The continued wave of violence and the reactions of the government illustrate the urgent need for action in society to prevent future tragedies. It remains to be seen whether the new measures will be sufficient, but it is clear that a large number of people are ready to have this discussion and look for solutions.

For more information about the events and the associated developments in the Berlin security situation, read the reports on Zeit , Tagesspiegel and Statista .