Snap shot from Görlitz: Unknown shooters shoot from the balcony - police in action!

Snap shot from Görlitz: Unknown shooters shoot from the balcony - police in action!

On Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025, there was a dramatic scene in Görlitz on the balcony of a house when a stranger shot around with a compressed air weapon. At around 2 p.m., an attentive neighbor heard the shots and immediately alerted the police. Several team cars quickly moved, including a team of specialized officers, the so-called lifeline forces, which are well equipped for life-threatening areas of use. This measure was necessary to defuse the situation as soon as possible.

The police blocked the area around the house and vigorously acted against the potential threat. Three people were finally found in the apartment in question. During the search, it turned out that the compressed air weapon and the associated ammunition were secured. Investigations are now underway to identify both the owner of the weapon and the shooter. It is striking that there was no possession for the weapon, which could result in additional legal problems. The police have initiated investigations into attempted dangerous bodily harm and a violation of the weapons law, with the criminal service Görlitz took over the management of the case.

shock calls in the Görlitz and Bautzen area

On the same day, there was also a wave of shock calls in the districts of Bautzen and Görlitz, which primarily affected the cities of Hoyerswerda, Kamenz, Weißwasser and Bautzen. Here the callers pretended to be a criminal police or claimed that relatives had had an accident. In these calls, a deposit was often required between 5,000 and 130,000 euros to free the supposed causers from custody. The police urgently warns against responding to such attempts to fraud and advising suspicious calls immediately.

In all of these incidents, it was once again shown how important the attention of residents is. Your quick reaction can be decisive in potentially dangerous situations. The police are also sensitized and takes great seriousness with every message.

weapons statistics and security in focus

Such incidents also lead a light on the general discussion about gun ownership and security in Germany. The Federal Administrative Office offers statistics on the arms register on its platform. Key figures for gun ownership and violations at federal and state levels are available here. Especially in today's world, in which it can be heard from uncertain situations and incidents again and again, it is important to consider the existing laws on weapon acquisition and ownership as well as the possibilities of preventive measures. Here the responsible handling of weapons counts in order to rule out such unpleasant incidents. Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Administrative Office.

Overall, the situation in Görlitz remains tense, but the quick and professional response from the police show that it is well prepared for such threats and acts to ensure the security of the citizens: inside. It remains to be hoped that such incidents will remain the exception and will not become the rule.

For further details about the incident in Görlitz you can Sächsische.de and and Police Saxony.