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Police Identify Suspect in Hamm Café Attack and Launch Armed Manhunt

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant and urged residents to report sightings as investigators continue a homicide‑level probe.

Overview

  • Police say two brothers suffered gunshot, stab and cut wounds in the attack at the former 'Café 67' on June 3 and both were taken to hospital in life‑threatening condition.
  • Investigators announced on November 11 that they have identified a suspect as Erandi Cano and obtained an investigation arrest warrant on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
  • Authorities say Cano regularly uses the name Marco Lombardi and holds a forged Italian identity document, a detail that could complicate tracing and any cross‑border inquiries.
  • Police have published photos, warned the suspect may be armed and dangerous, urged people not to approach him, and asked for tips to the Kriminalwache at 0231/132-7441 or by calling 110 for sightings.
  • A special homicide commission from Polizei Dortmund leads the probe, the motive remains unclear, and the case will proceed under the legal presumption of innocence pending prosecution.