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Dortmund Police Probe Damage to Chico Yildirim’s Ferrari After Reported Gunfire

Officials have not verified that shots caused the damage, with ballistics testing pending.

Overview

  • A witness in Dortmund’s Nordstadt reported hearing multiple shots shortly after 23:00 near Lortzingstraße by Nordmarkt.
  • Published photos show apparent bullet holes, and initial reports indicate at least eight projectiles struck the vehicle.
  • Kürşat “Chico” Yildirim discovered the damage shortly before 02:00, prompting police to cordon off the area for crime-scene work into the early morning.
  • Police recorded a case of property damage and took the owner to headquarters for a statement, while confirmation of gunfire remains outstanding.
  • The Ferrari had been collected from a workshop the previous day after an inspection costing about €13,000, with potential repair costs estimated up to €200,000.