Shots on the Mehringplatz: SEK Searched apartments of suspects

Shots on the Mehringplatz: SEK Searched apartments of suspects

Mehringplatz, 10961 Berlin, Deutschland - On May 1, 2025, there was a shocking violent situation at Mehringplatz in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Several shots were handed over from a car to passers-by, a 19-year-old suffered a wound on the leg and a 21-year-old a stab wound in the thigh. Both then had to be treated in stationary. This reports rbb24

In order to determine the background of this dangerous bodily harm, several house searches took place on Thursday, June 12th. A total of four objects were searched in the districts of Neukölln, Gropiusstadt and Kreuzberg. The apartments were affected by three suspects aged 22, 27 and 48 and a witness. Over 140 emergency services, including civil servants of the special task force (SEK), were involved in the searches. During the missions, extensive evidence was confiscated, including alleged crime clothing, mobile phones, a shot gun and presumed cocaine. However, the alleged weapons could not be found.

Details on the violence situation

The investigation that runs on behalf of the Berlin public prosecutor's office is directly related to the incidents on May 1st. According to witness reports, there was a violent argument near the Mehringplatz, which finally culminated in the shots. After the shots, several people fled in different directions, with some escaping on foot and others in vehicles. The events throw a light on increasing violence in the capital.

The relevance of the incidents is underlined by current statistics that shows that in Berlin in 2022 around 9,000 emergency services, including especially police officers, were verbally or physically attacked. According to rbb24 , the figures are alarming compared to other federal countries. North Rhine-Westphalia recorded most of the attacks, followed by Bavaria.

For the Berlin police, these developments are still worrying because attacks on emergency services not only affect their ability to work, but also undermine the feeling of security in society. The investigation in the case of the shots on Mehringplatz continues and the police are asking the public for help. No arrests have been made so far, but further information could be crucial for the progress of the investigation.