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Gunshot wound in Chemnitz: man from Ukraine hit during police operation
In Chemnitz, a 41-year-old Ukrainian was injured by a shot from a window. A 40-year-old German was arrested.
Gunshot wound in Chemnitz: man from Ukraine hit during police operation
On Friday evening, July 5, 2025, the police in Chemnitz, in the Sonnenberg district, were alerted to a serious incident. At 8:18 p.m. there was a shooting on Gießerstrasse in which a 41-year-old man from Ukraine was injured. The shot hit him in the arm as he was running down the street. Thanks to the residents' quick intervention, the police were informed immediately and the injured person was treated by the emergency doctor and taken to hospital. However, according to police statements, the victim's life was not in danger, which was initially a relief for the concerned residents.…
The police force was quickly sent to the scene, where they cordoned off the crime scene and mobilized a heavily armed evidence preservation and arrest unit (BFE). The perpetrators were quickly identified: A 40-year-old German was arrested on the third floor of a residential building. When searching his apartment, forensic investigators found a functioning gas pistol that was used to fire the shot. The suspect was handed over to the evidence and arrest unit on site. The investigation into the background to the incident is still ongoing and is being led by the Chemnitz criminal police. The public prosecutor's office is checking whether the suspect will be brought before the district court.…
The threat situation and police statistics
In the current police crime statistics, violent crimes in Germany have experienced a worrying increase. Violent crime rose 1.5% to 217,277 cases, the highest level since 2007. The increase in non-German suspects is particularly noticeable, increasing by 7.5% to 85,012 cases. This raises questions about security in cities and the relationship between different population groups. Given these figures, the incident in Chemnitz is not just an individual crime, but fits into a larger context of increasing violence that urgently needs to be combated.…
The motives for the shooting are currently unclear. It remains to be seen whether personal conflicts or other reasons are behind the crime. What is certain, however, is that the police investigation now has priority and wants to shed light on this shocking crime as quickly as possible.