Shots in Zehlendorf: Homicide commission investigates after serious incident

Shots in Zehlendorf: Homicide commission investigates after serious incident

On Monday morning, October 27, 2025, a 34-year-old driver was injured on Potsdamer Chaussee in Zehlendorf after unknown people shot him several times. The homicide squad has started the investigation. Such incidents cast a worrying light on the security situation in the city and lead to increased discussions about the need for protective measures and weapons bans.

In another context, the Federal Police have announced that they will extend the existing ban on weapons at a total of 15 train stations in Berlin until mid-November 2025. This measure is intended to help increase safety at transport hubs. Especially at a time when more and more women are experiencing violence, it is important that the authorities take active action against such threats.

Women's shelters and protection from violence

The issue of violence against women has increasingly come into focus in recent years, but contact points such as LARA e. V. raises alarm about planned cuts. More and more women need support while at the same time resources are becoming scarcer. A recent report from the German Institute for Human Rights recently analyzed the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in Germany and documents the great efforts of the states and the federal government to fulfill human rights obligations, particularly with regard to gender-based violence.

The Berlin institutions are under pressure because the population register shows an increase in violence against women. According to the report, which covers developments from 2020 to 2022, women's shelters are increasingly faced with challenges that require urgent action.

Economy and infrastructure in focus

In the northern German poultry industry, however, people are calm. Despite the current bird flu, the industry does not foresee any dramatic price increases. Confidence in the stability of the market remains high and is supported by appropriate measures.

Another issue that concerns Berlin citizens is the empty shopping centers. These are to be revitalized through innovative mixed uses. A “community space” will be opened on Boulevard Berlin, which will serve as a central meeting point for the neighborhood’s clubs and initiatives. This is part of a wider strategy to tackle vacancies in the capital.

These developments show that everyday life in Berlin is also characterized by challenges that go beyond the immediate need for security. The aim here is to become active in the interests of the community and to find creative solutions to increase the quality of life in the city.

Challenges for society as a whole

Damning news also comes from the police, who carried out a raid on Berlin hotels, during which two women were arrested for forced prostitution. Such incidents are a sad reminder that social problems in the big city still exist and must be addressed decisively.

The last special consultation for Ukrainian refugees took place in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, which reflects the difficulty of integrating and supporting refugees in the city. These social issues also require the attention of the public and policymakers.

Finally, I would like to point out the Center Français de Berlin, which is undergoing comprehensive energy-saving renovation at Müllerstrasse 74. This symbol of German-French friendship, which has existed for over 60 years, shows how important it is to maintain and expand cultural connections, even in turbulent times.