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Pepper Spray Attack at Free Samra Concert in Berlin Injures 13

An unexpectedly large crowd of 2,000–3,000 overwhelmed the venue, leading to chaos and injuries after an unknown individual deployed pepper spray.

Der Berliner Rapper Samra
Rapper Samra bei einem Konzert (2024)
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Overview

  • Rapper Samra's free concert at Berlin's Gropiuspassagen shopping center drew a crowd far exceeding the expected 700 attendees, with 2,000–3,000 people gathering.
  • An unidentified individual sprayed pepper spray into the crowd, causing panic and injuries, with 13 people treated, including three with serious injuries.
  • The Berlin fire department declared a mass casualty incident and deployed 53 personnel to manage the situation and provide medical care.
  • The police have launched an investigation into the incident on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm but have not yet identified the perpetrator.
  • Samra publicly condemned the attack, calling it a 'dirty action,' and thanked emergency responders for their efforts in managing the aftermath.