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Man in Tegel aimed at balcony with toy gun – police strike!
A 39-year-old was arrested in Berlin-Tegel with a toy gun and blank pistols after he aimed at a balcony.
Man in Tegel aimed at balcony with toy gun – police strike!
An incident occurred in Berlin-Tegel on Friday morning that caused quite a stir. A 39-year-old man was arrested after pointing what appeared to be a long gun at balconies. There was great concern among residents as witnesses raised the alarm. Loud Tixio There were several people on their balconies at the time, including a 65-year-old woman.
The police were called immediately and responded quickly. The 39-year-old, who was walking near the intersection of Namslaustrasse and Sterkrader Strasse, specifically aimed at the older woman's balcony, which caused shock. Luckily there was no damage and there were no injuries. In addition to the man, suspicion grew that an accompanying person was also involved, who was then briefly arrested. However, both were later released and can now think in peace about what just happened. The investigation is being carried out under the leadership of the Northern Directorate's specialist commissioner.
Evidence secured
In the arrested man's apartment on Beckumer Strasse, the police officers found a toy gun, a water gun, and two blank pistols like this Picture reported. While the situation on site seemed exaggerated, police made it clear that this type of behavior will not be tolerated. It shows once again how important it is to act quickly when people feel threatened.
Crime situation in Germany
The clearance rate was 58% in 2024, a slight decrease compared to the previous year. It is therefore to be hoped that the investigation in this particular case will quickly lead to a satisfactory result and that the residents can feel safe again. Incidents like this show that our social awareness of security is more important than ever.