Gun drawn: Rheinbacher man threatens women in Flerzheim!

Gun drawn: Rheinbacher man threatens women in Flerzheim!

On the night of Saturday, November 8, 2025, a 34-year-old man caused a stir in Rheinbach-Flerzheim when he threatened two women with a firearm. An acquaintance of the suspect and her neighbor became the targets of his threats. Police were alerted while the suspect was still at the scene, but fled before emergency services arrived. A major operation was necessary to catch the man, which was finally achieved on Saturday evening in Cologne-Porz by a special unit, reports Radio Bonn.

During the arrest, the suspect was slightly injured and had to be briefly hospitalized. Further investigations are underway and the man's apartment was searched, where officers came across a blank gun. This incident raises questions, particularly regarding the increasing violent crime that is worrying in Germany.

Rising violent crime

Current statistics show that although violent crimes in Germany account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they contribute significantly to the general insecurity of the population. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007. After years of decline, a renaissance in violent crimes has been observed since 2021, with many factors such as economic insecurity and social stress being cited as causes. The police are also recording high levels of violence against rescue workers, which underlines the explosiveness of the situation, as does the platform Statista informed.

In the context of these developments, it is striking that the proportion of violent crimes committed by young perpetrators has increased. In 2023 alone, 2,740 acts of violence against rescue workers were detected, which can be attributed not least to extreme situations, drugs and psychological problems.

Public reactions and feelings of security

A survey from May 2024 showed that 94% of Germans perceive violence against people from politics, the police and emergency services to be a major problem. This perception reflects the general feeling of security, which has suffered greatly in recent years. Despite the high clearance rate of around 75% for violent crimes, many people do not feel safe in the context of the incident in Rheinbach.

The events in Flerzheim are another example of the challenges that society is facing today. The discussion about security, the role of the police and the legal consequences in the area of ​​violent crimes will certainly continue as the investigation against the 34-year-old in Rheinbach continues.