Unconfirmed Aerial Shooting Incident Leads to Arrest of a 21-Year-Old Individual
In an unusual turn of events, a 21-year-old man from Hanau is currently under investigation for a suspected firearm incident that occurred in Paradiesgasse on Thursday evening at around 8:35 PM.
According to reports, the young man was temporarily arrested at his home following a witness's account of a gunshot incident in the city centre. The suspect was driving a black Mercedes with a HU license plate, and it is believed that he stopped the car in Paradiesgasse.
The witness reported that the suspect allegedly displayed a firearm, pointed it in the air, and a shot was heard. However, no firearm was found during a search of the suspect's vehicle and person.
The background of the incident remains unclear, and the police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information they may have. Witnesses are asked to contact Hanau Police Station at 06181 100-120.
The police identified the 21-year-old as a suspect based on the witness's report. For press inquiries, please contact the Police Headquarters Southeast Hesse Press Office at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach am Main. Emails can be sent to [email protected], and the fax number for the Press Office is 0611 / 32766-5014.
The young man did not make any statements about the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. For more updates and information, please visit the Police Headquarters Southeast Hesse's homepage at http://www.polizei.hessen.de/ppsoh.
For further contact, Maximilian Edelbluth can be reached at 1213 or 0173 / 5636097, Thomas Leipold at 069 / 8098 - 1210 (collective number) or 0160 / 980 00745, Claudia Benneckenstein at 1212 or 0152 / 066 23109, and Felix Geis at 1211 or 0162 / 201 3806.
