Bereavement after shots in Zingst: Who was the real perpetrator?

Bereavement after shots in Zingst: Who was the real perpetrator?

Zingst, Deutschland - A sensational court decision causes excitement in Zingst: A 23-year-old man was acquitted at the Stralsund district court, although he was charged with suspected homicide. The incident that occurred on the pier on the forecourt on the night of August 9, 2024 has drawn attention to the rival security companies in the region. According to [Süddeutsche Zeitung] (https://www.sueddeutsche.de/panorama/freispruch-schuingst-junger-jungerer-man-free dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-250617-930-682203), the investigation would not be given as a driver, but only as a passenger in a car was involved. The shots met two men who were in danger because of a dispute between security companies.

A 25-year-old suffered serious injuries in the lower abdomen, while a 24-year-old was hit directly on the arm. The court found that the witnesses, who identified the accused as shooters, were not very resilient. As a result, a passenger is the focus of the investigation as a possible shooter. The defendant himself refused and stated that a work colleague in the passenger seat made the shots after escalating.

background of the argument

The incident is directly related to the rivalries in the security industry that have increased over time. In Germany, violent crimes make up only less than 4% of all police crimes, but have an enormous influence on the feeling of security of the population, as [https://de.statista.com/themen/11062/kriminalitaet-in-Deutschland-waltkriminalitaet/). In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, which is the highest number since 2007.

The underlying social tensions that include economic uncertainties and psychological stress from corona pandemic, offer an explanation for the increase in violence. More and more young people are involved in such offenses, and according to the latest statistics, there is to fear that this development could last.

legal situation and reactions

With the acquisition of the accused, the judgment is currently being examined by the public prosecutor's office in Stralsund, and a final judgment is not yet final. The investigation could possibly be continued, but the situation is currently being tense. The investigation of such incidents remains particularly important for the police, because it has been determined that in over three quarters of the cases that affect violent crimes, an investigation succeeds.

In the meantime, the question remains: How do we deal with increasing violence and aggression in our society? A survey has shown that 94% of German violence against people in security professions perceive as a major problem. The shots in Zingst could only be the tip of the iceberg of a deeper social problem.