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Shootout in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen Injures One

Investigators are examining shell casings to clarify the sequence of events leading to the shooting

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Overview

  • Late on May 30, witnesses saw a brawl near the Osloer Straße public transport hub in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen that escalated into an exchange of gunfire
  • The 31-year-old sustained head injuries and reported that his attackers used a knife and metal bar to rob him of cash and his phone
  • Police found multiple spent cartridge casings at the scene but have yet to determine who fired the shots
  • Officers detained the injured man and two companions, aged 17 and 28, for identity verification before releasing them
  • Berlin police are now analysing forensic findings and interviewing witnesses to identify all participants and uncover the shooting’s motive