Violent Altercation in Berlin-Neukölln Linked to Clan Criminality

Police investigate a shooting and stabbing incident involving suspected members of organized crime families in a Berlin neighborhood.

Two individuals were hospitalized following a violent confrontation in Berlin-Neukölln, one with a head injury and another with a stab wound.
Police discovered firearms, knives, bullet casings, and evidence of gunfire at the scene, including bullet holes in nearby structures.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshot-like sounds and a heated argument before the suspects fled; others at the scene denied involvement.
Authorities suspect the incident is connected to clan criminality, a term used to describe organized crimes involving close-knit families, often of shared ethnic backgrounds.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about violent disputes among crime families in Berlin, with police deploying additional resources to prevent potential retaliation.