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Police Shoot at Stolen BMW in Munich Chase as Two Teens Are Arrested

An internal review will determine whether the officer’s gunfire at the fleeing car was lawful.

Overview

  • The 58-year-old owner reported his BMW stolen after leaving the key in the unlocked car in Milbertshofen around 20:00.
  • Officers spotted the vehicle at a red light on Ludwigstraße, and an officer fired two shots when the driver attempted to flee; no injuries were reported and an initial check found no bullet holes.
  • The BMW fled and later left the road at Leopoldstraße/Ohmstraße, striking a traffic sign and a tree before the occupants ran off.
  • Police arrested two suspects aged 17 and 18, both from Munich and without driving licenses, shortly after 22:20.
  • Preliminary tests indicated 0.7‰ alcohol for the 17-year-old and a positive cannabis result for the 18-year-old, investigators are still determining who was driving, and damage is estimated at about €30,000.