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Man Shot on Sidewalk in Berlin‑Wedding

Kriminalpolizei is conducting forensic work to find unidentified suspect(s) after emergency crews treated the victim and took him to hospital.

Overview

  • Police say multiple shots were fired at a man on the sidewalk at Seestraße and Lütticher Straße and emergency responders gave first aid before he was taken to a hospital.
  • The Kriminalpolizei has taken over the investigation and is securing traces and questioning witnesses at the scene.
  • Authorities are searching for one or more unknown suspect(s) and have not disclosed how the assailant(s) escaped or how many shooters were involved.
  • Local reporting places the shooting in front of a corner Spätkauf convenience store, but police have not fully confirmed that specific location detail.
  • The incident is being reported in the context of other recent violent episodes in the area, and investigators say they will release more information as forensic work and witness interviews progress.