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Three Injured in Reizgas Assault at Dresden’s Centrum-Galerie

Police investigation continues after emergency responders declared the shopping centre safe

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Overview

  • Around 6 PM on May 31, an unknown irritant gas was released in the outdoor seating area of a restaurant at the Dresdner Centrum-Galerie
  • Three people suffered respiratory injuries, with one in serious condition, according to fire department spokesperson Michael Klahre
  • Feuerwehr Dresden completed an ABC operation, confirmed there was no ongoing threat and oversaw traffic restrictions around the centre
  • Police say the incident followed a confrontation between several individuals and have opened a bodily harm investigation
  • Emergency services have cleared the scene and are gathering witness statements to determine the motive and sequence of events