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SEK Detains 95-Year-Old in Rottach-Egern Over Alleged Death Threat to Neighbor

Police cite signs of a psychological crisis after securing a legally owned gun.

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Zwei Beamtinnen der Polizei führen den Mann in Gewahrsam ab.
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Overview

  • A neighbor called the emergency line around 17:10 on Monday reporting a death threat after a dispute earlier that afternoon.
  • Given indications the man could possess a firearm and pose a danger, multiple units, the Südbayern SEK, and a negotiation team were deployed.
  • Officers surrounded and cordoned the property before SEK personnel detained the suspect in his apartment without resistance.
  • Police say they secured a firearm the man legally owned during the arrest, and no injuries were reported.
  • The 95-year-old was admitted to a specialist clinic for evaluation, and investigators are still determining what sparked the dispute.