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Shot from balcony: Dispute over noise ends with injuries in Bad Dürrenberg!
In Bad Dürrenberg, Saalekreis, a 38-year-old injured a man with an air rifle after an argument about disturbing the peace.
Shot from balcony: Dispute over noise ends with injuries in Bad Dürrenberg!
In Bad Dürrenberg, a small town in the Saale district, an incident occurred on Tuesday morning that caused excitement in the neighborhood. Shortly before 7 a.m., police were alerted after a 38-year-old man shot another man with an air rifle from the balcony of his apartment. The injured party was injured in the thigh MDR reported.
The conflict between the shooter and a group of people who were nearby apparently arose from disturbing the peace. Witnesses reported loud arguments that the shooter didn't want to tolerate. The injured man was part of the group of people involved in the dispute. During the operation, the police secured the air rifle in the alleged perpetrator's apartment and filed a complaint against him while investigations are underway to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident n-tv further reported.
Air rifles in focus
Air rifles are subject to a special weapons law regime in Germany. While they are subject to less restrictive regulations compared to other firearms such as pistols or rifles, the possession and use of such weapons still remains subject to conditions. Anyone who wants to own an air rifle, for example, must be at least 18 years old and prove their personal suitability and reliability under firearms law. A national register documents legal gun ownership in Germany Statista explained.
In recent years the number of crimes involving the use of firearms has increased. In 2023, over 9,100 such crimes were reported in Germany, which shows a worrying trend. The statistics reveal rising gun-related crime, leading to more intense discussions about the need for stricter gun laws. Incidents like the one in Bad Dürrenberg illustrate how important it is to handle weapons responsibly.
The incident in Bad Dürrenberg shines a bright light on the potential dangers that can arise from the improper handling of firearms, even in the form of air rifles. The investigation will hopefully help prevent further escalations of this kind.