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Seven Struck by Plastic Ammunition at Halle’s August-Bebel-Platz

Police are probing whether the incident is connected to a bicycle demonstration that concluded about 30 minutes earlier

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Overview

  • Shots rang out at approximately 8:30 pm on June 6, shortly after a bicycle demonstration ended at the square.
  • Authorities said the weapon fired small-caliber thermoplastic polyurethane projectiles with metal cores.
  • Seven bystanders between 25 and 67 years old were struck but declined on-site medical assistance.
  • Investigators collected and secured several projectiles at the scene.
  • No suspects have been publicly identified and authorities have not established a clear motive.