Over 3 in every thousand. - A shooter in St. Pauli was targeting police officers while heavily intoxicated.
### Story of the Rooftop Sniper
A. had a heated dispute with a police officer in Hamburg in May 2018. He hurled obscenities at the officer throughout their conversation, which landed him in trouble. The prosecutor's office fined him 800 euros (40 daily rates of 20 euros) shortly after this incident.
In December 2022, A. made a restrained appearance as he struck the hood of a patrol car with his fist. Upon further examination, police found a toy pistol on him. He was found guilty and slapped with another fine of 450 euros (30 daily rates of 15 euros).
What Happened on the Fateful Night in Hamburg
A fateful night unfolded in the Hamburg district of Altona. At approximately 10:15 pm on a Sunday, several bystanders dialed emergency services, claiming they heard gunshots from the balcony of a high-rise building on Alsenplatz.
When the police reached the location, they found Ali A. brandishing a weapon on the sixth floor. They were initially unaware if the gun was real or not. However, it was discovered that A. had fired off a toy gun to celebrate FC St. Pauli's advancement to the First Bundesliga.
The police ordered A. to drop the toy gun. He refused and pointed it at the police. Thinking he was aiming at them, the officers responded by firing their weapons. The heat from the bullets shattered the glass railing of the balcony.
A. returned to his apartment while special forces from the State Office of Criminal Investigation arrived on site and apprehended him shortly thereafter. Following the conclusion of the investigation, A. was admitted to a psychiatric ward after a court-appointed doctor's recommendation.
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Source: symclub.org
