31-year-old threatens his sister with a weapon: police in large-scale operation!

31-year-old threatens his sister with a weapon: police in large-scale operation!

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a 31-year-old man in Cologne-Chorweiler was overpowered by the police after he threatened his 35-year-old sister in the apartment they shared. The incident occurred on Regastrasse around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses don't hear any jokes, because a third party informed the police about the threatening situation in which a blank pistol was involved, which resulted in the deployment of ten patrol teams. Before the man could leave the house, the police managed to catch him and confiscate the weapon, which was in his waistband at the time. After the arrest, the suspect was taken to police headquarters for identification processing, as reported by [Blaulicht MYK](https://blaulichtmyk.de/31-jaehriger-bedroht-ister-mit-Schreckschuss Pistole/).

But what is behind such frightening incidents? Domestic violence, a problem that not only affects Cologne, but is highly relevant throughout Germany. Studies show that around 181,000 women were victims of domestic violence in 2023, accounting for an alarming 71% of the total recorded cases. According to Statista, acts of violence in private four walls are often both physical and psychological and are often not reported to women affected by shame and guilt.

The backgrounds

Domestic violence does not always follow clear patterns; it can take various forms, from intimate partner violence to attacks within the family. In recent years it has become clear that attacks particularly come from close relatives such as partners or siblings. In the situation described, it is clear that the sister was in danger in a familiar environment, despite the threat of a weapon.

The case in Cologne-Chorweiler shows that the police react immediately to such alarm reports, which in this case happened through the rapid intervention of witnesses. Nevertheless, the number of unreported cases of domestic violence remains alarmingly high. Experts estimate that many of those affected do not report the crime or do not dare to seek help out of fear or shame. In 2023, for example, there were around 86,700 contacts made to the “Violence Against Women” helpline, which indicates a high demand for support.

Help and prevention

The situation raises questions about effective offers of help. In Germany there are numerous contact points that can support women in difficult life situations, such as the 378 women's shelters, but they often suffer from a lack of space. This support is urgently needed because, as statistics show, women, especially young women and girls, are particularly at risk. The sensitive issues surrounding violence against women are a social problem that cannot be ignored and require continuous education and prevention measures.

In view of recent events, one thing is certain: such incidents are not just isolated cases, but part of a larger social trend that affects us all and calls for action so that women in Germany can live safer lives.