Hamburg – Full alarm in St. Georg: In the early evening, shots suddenly ripped through the district. Passersby dial the police emergency number 110. All available patrol cars immediately rushed to Steindamm, near Hamburg Central Station. Where many people were still shopping for groceries at this time, a seriously injured man was lying on the sidewalk.
Pistol bullet pierces 20-year-old’s hand
According to initial police investigations, an argument broke out between several men on the well-known street with many barbecue restaurants. The Steindamm in the St. Georg district of Hamburg is considered the toughest street in Germany. Drugs, prostitution, misery and everyday crime repeatedly lead to police operations there. But shots fired in the street raise alarm bells particularly loudly for police and fire department rescue workers.
The 20-year-old victim is said to have been sitting in front of a bar with his companions when three men came by. One of them is said to have suddenly sprayed pepper spray, another pulled out one Firearm and pulled the trigger. The 20-year-old was hit in the hand by at least one shot and seriously injured.
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12 patrol cars are looking for the shooter
While the firefighters and the emergency doctor looked after the seriously injured man, the police searched for the shooter in a dozen patrol cars in the area. Without success! Fortunately, the victim’s life is not in danger. “We are currently investigating a crime of bodily harm,” said police spokesman Thilo Marxsen to “Mopo”.
Die Homicide Squad continues to investigate and look for witnesses. If you have any information about the perpetrators, please call 040-4286 56789 or a police station.
