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Potsdam Police Arrest Man After Firing Shots from Apartment

A 43-year-old man in a psychological crisis was detained by special forces after discharging a weapon, with no injuries reported.

  • Police responded to reports of gunfire early Friday morning in the Templiner Vorstadt area of Potsdam, Germany.
  • Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshot-like noises from an apartment in a multi-family building, leading to a significant police operation.
  • Special forces (SEK) detained a 43-year-old man, who was reportedly in a psychological crisis, around 6:40 a.m.
  • Authorities confirmed that no one was injured and there is no evidence the man intentionally targeted individuals.
  • An investigation into potential violations of gun laws is underway, though details about the weapon used remain undisclosed.
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