Terrifying shootout in Hamburg: man life -threatening!

Terrifying shootout in Hamburg: man life -threatening!

Bullskamp, Hamburg, Deutschland - in Hamburg there was a renewed violent incident in the evening of Whit Monday. A 41-year-old man was injured by several shots in the Farmsen-Berne district and taken to a hospital. His condition is currently unknown, but the "Hamburger Morgenpost" reported that the injuries are classified as life-threatening. Police use was mobilized with a helicopter, while the investigation into the background of the shootout is underway.

The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. in Bullskamp, ​​near the Rahlstedter Weg. It was found that the shooters probably fled with a vehicle. Police officers secured the surrounding streets and trace visitors on the sidewalk. The Hamburg police are asking witnesses to report.

increasing violence in drug milieu

Brutality in Hamburg accepts alarming proportions in connection with the drug milieu. The violent clashes have increased in recent months, with firearms and knives being used in particular. Focus In 2023, four cases of firearm use took place in a short sequence. Horst Niens, CEO of the police union (GdP) in Hamburg, expressed concerns about the escalating violence and demanded a stricter gait against the criminal groups.

From 2019 to 2024, the number of weapons -related crimes in Hamburg increased significantly. According to the statistics, 101 firearms were already recorded in 2023, while there were already 110 in the first six months of 2024. This indicates a worrying development that also endangers trust in the security authorities. Dennis Thering, CDU parliamentary group leader, also criticized the "years of standing" in relation to crime in the city.

drug crime on the advance

Drug crime remains a central problem in Germany. In 2023, around 347,000 drug crime cases were recorded, which corresponds to an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year. Statista reports that around 208,000 of these cases affected cannabis, while the total number of drug deaths in Germany to around 2.230 has increased. This is not only a health, but also a social problem.

The persistent drug crime means that violence in the streets of Hamburg increases. Jan Reinecke from the Association of German Criminal Office warned of the increasing illegal armament of criminals, which leads to an increased danger to uninvolved and police officers. The fear of further such incidents remains great.