31-year-old threatens sister with weapon: large police police!

31-year-old threatens sister with weapon: large police police!

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a 31-year-old man in Cologne-Chorweiler was overwhelmed by the police after threatening his 35-year-old sister in her apartment. The incident occurred in Regastraße around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses hear no jokes, because a third informed the police about the threatening situation in which a shotgun was in the game, which resulted in the use of ten striped teams. Before the man was able to leave the house, the police managed to grasp it and ensure the weapon that was in his waistband at that time. After the arrest, the suspect was brought to the police headquarters for recognition treatment, as [https://blaulichtmyk.de/31-jaehriger-droht-schwester-mit-schusSpistole/) reported.

But what is behind such frightening incidents? Domestic violence, a problem that not only affects Cologne, but has a high level of relevance throughout Germany. Studies show that around 181,000 women were victims of domestic violence in 2023, which makes alarms 71% of the total registered cases. According to [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/themen/6635/getl- against-frauen/), acts of violence in the private four walls are often both physically and mentally and are often not reported by shame and feelings of guilt.

The background

domestic violence does not always run according to clear patterns, it can take various forms, from partnership power to internal family attacks. In recent years it has been shown that attacks are particularly evident from tight relatives such as partners or siblings. In the situation described, it becomes clear that, despite the threat of a weapon, the sister was in danger in a familiar environment.

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 remains terrifyingly high in terms of domestic violence. Experts estimate that many affected people, out of fear or shame, do not file a complaint or do not dare to seek help. In 2023, for example, there were around 86,700 contacts on the help telephone "Violence against women", which indicates a high demand for support.

help and prevention

The situation raises questions about effective help. In Germany there are numerous contact points that can help women in difficult situations, such as the 378 women's shelters, which, however, often suffer from lack of space. This support is urgently necessary, because as the statistics show, women, especially young women and girls, are particularly at risk. The sensitive issues related to violence against women are a social problem that must not be ignored and requires continuous education and prevention measures.