Overview

• The incident began when a 38-year-old homeless man, reportedly armed with a machete, entered a bakery in Berlin-Reinickendorf on April 9, 2025.
• Following a confrontation, five handworkers allegedly pursued and fatally beat the man with baseball bats on Walliser Straße.
• Two of the five detained suspects, aged 24 and 50, have had arrest warrants issued against them on manslaughter charges, while three others were released due to insufficient evidence.
• A murder commission is actively investigating the case, gathering forensic evidence and eyewitness accounts, including reports of a loud dispute prior to the attack.
• The case has raised concerns about urban violence and vigilante actions, with authorities emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.