Shots in front of a fast food restaurant: 21-year-old injured-police investigated!

Shots in front of a fast food restaurant: 21-year-old injured-police investigated!

On Sunday morning, Konstanz district, a threatening incident between two groups of people in front of a fast restorer. An 18-year-old man fired a 21-year-old opponent with a shotgun and injured him. This reported ZVW.de .

The dispute began when three people drove away in a car after an initially verbal conflict. Four pursuers who apparently got into arguments with the first three followed them and damaged the vehicle with a knife. In the emerging argument, the shooter finally picked up the shock pistol. In addition to the injured 21-year-old, the 18-year-old also made additional shots without more people being harmed.

Investigations into dangerous bodily harm

The police then initiated investigations into dangerous bodily harm. In Germany, dangerous bodily harm is regarded as a qualification of the assault, regulated in § 224 StGB. This form of bodily harm is more serious than mild bodily harm, which is anchored in § 223 StGB. According to Juraforum , they comprise, among other things, actions that are committed with a weapon or a dangerous tool.

The definition of dangerous bodily harm obliges the investigators to check the circumstances closely. Here, five specific options for inspection are defined, which must be carefully included in the investigation. The 18-year-old could therefore be responsible not only because of the shot, but also because of the use of a dangerous tool.

background and statistical context

It remains unclear whether the participants knew in advance or which exact background led to the argument. A witness had alerted the police, who now collects further information. According to the statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office, the number of assault offenses recorded in Germany has increased continuously in the period from 2014 to 2024. This increases the relevance of such incidents, especially if they are carried out with dangerous weapons. Information on this is also available on Statista

The current investigations in Singen are being pursued with excitement, since they could possibly give a further insight into the worrying development of violent crime in the region.