A man in Bielefeld-Heepen, Germany, has been arrested following an incident involving gunfire on Saturday afternoon, leaving one neighbor injured and prompting a significant police response.
Local authorities reported that a 45-year-old man sustained minor injuries after being shot with an air rifle by his neighbor, a 40-year-old male. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM, prompting neighbors to alert the police. Emergency services attended to the injured man at the scene.
Upon arrival at the Stieglitzweg, police officers were reportedly fired upon by the 40-year-old suspect. This necessitated the deployment of the Special Operations Command (SEK) to assist in the situation.
After several hours, the suspect was apprehended and subdued within his apartment at approximately 5:00 PM. He sustained minor injuries during the arrest. Police stated that the man was under the influence of narcotics. The Stieglitzweg was closed to traffic during the duration of the operation. Investigations into the motive behind the incident are currently underway.
