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Hamburg Police Probe Likely Killing After Body Found in Hohenfelde Shisha Bar

Police opened a major inquiry at a Hohenfelde address known for prior attacks.

Overview

  • An emergency call came in shortly after 4:30 a.m., and medics were unable to resuscitate the man found inside the bar.
  • The homicide unit says current findings point to a killing with indications of third‑party involvement.
  • Investigators have not identified the victim, and the background and motive remain unclear.
  • A large operation is underway with forensic teams and sniffer dogs, and a wide area including the six‑lane Lübecker Straße has been cordoned off.
  • Officers are canvassing the neighborhood and taking statements, and the location has a history of violence including a December attack and a fatal shooting about three years ago tied by a judge to drug disputes.