Overview

• The 49-year-old victim was fatally shot on March 12, 2025, while attempting to flee a dispute by entering an Uber vehicle in Düsseldorf.
• The suspect, a 23-year-old man, was arrested on March 25 in Wetzlar, Hesse, during a police operation tied to another armed incident.
• Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from a financial dispute between the victim and three men outside a Düsseldorf hotel.
• The suspect, who resisted arrest and sustained minor injuries, is now in investigative custody in Düsseldorf as the case unfolds.
• Investigations are ongoing into the suspect's involvement in both the Düsseldorf shooting and the Wetzlar armed incident, highlighting broader concerns over urban violence and public safety.