Overview

• The incident occurred Sunday at Gera Südbahnhof after two youths were removed from a Regionalbahn for misbehavior.
• One youth allegedly insulted the 62-year-old conductor, pointed a pistol, and fired, striking her leg without serious injury.
• Extensive searches involving state and federal police failed to locate the suspects.
• Yellow plastic pellets found on the train led investigators to conclude the device was likely a Softair or airsoft pistol.
• Police opened an investigation, released a description of the suspected shooter—estimated 16 to 18 years old, 160 to 170 cm tall, with black hair and black clothing—and asked witnesses to come forward.