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Shots Strike Lottery Winner 'Chico' Yildirim’s Parked Ferrari in Dortmund as Police Open Probe

Police seized the car for forensic analysis following the overnight damage, with a public witness appeal underway.

Overview

  • A resident reported hearing gunfire shortly after 11 p.m., and Kürşat “Chico” Yildirim discovered the damage around 1:45–2 a.m. on Lortzingstraße near the Nordmarkt.
  • Police confirmed multiple apparent bullet holes and secured the Ferrari for evidence; no injuries were reported.
  • Reports differ on the number of impacts, with counts ranging from six to nine, while some outlets cite at least eight projectiles.
  • Yildirim posted video of the damage on Instagram, filed a report, and later said he would stop sharing posts that show his cars, home, or live locations.
  • Media note the car had just returned from a roughly €13,000 inspection, with potential repair costs reported as high as about €200,000, as motive and suspects remain unknown.