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A man is said to have fired a blank gun in Hanau. Investigations are now underway into the violation of the weapons law.
Hanau – According to the police, a man is said to be on the corner of Saalburgstrasse and Freigerichtstrasse in the evening hours on Tuesday, September 8th Born shot into the air with a blank gun. The emergency services were alerted and temporarily arrested the suspected shooter around 5:30 p.m.
The police in Hanau are investigating a man who is said to have shot into the air. (Symbolic image) © Symbolic photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa
Man shoots a blank gun: 1.64 per mille alcohol in his blood
According to police, the 37-year-old man was under the influence of alcohol. A breath alcohol test showed a value of 1.64 per mille. The blank gun was recovered in a green area in the immediate vicinity. There was never any danger to bystanders, according to the police. Why the man fired the shots is also part of the ongoing investigation. These are being carried out on suspicion of violating the weapons law. Witnesses should contact the police in Hanau on 06181 100-123. (Jens Döll)
Also in Hanau: After an attack with an electric shocker, a 54-year-old is now in a closed psychiatric hospital.
