Shooting Near Elbphilharmonie Sparks Major Police and Fire Response in Hamburg
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Shooting Near Elbphilharmonie Sparks Major Police and Fire Response in Hamburg

A large police operation unfolded in Hamburg’s HafenCity on Tuesday. Reports indicate that around 9 a.m., shots were fired approximately 150 meters from the Elbphilharmonie. Initially, it was unclear whether the shots were made with a firearm or a gas pistol.

Police confirmed that several patrol cars were deployed for a major incident in the HafenCity area, specifically near Kaiserkai. Due to two injured individuals, the fire department is also involved in the operation. The exact circumstances surrounding the event are still being investigated.

According to reports, a man and a woman were injured during the incident. The location, which is near a multi-family house, has been cordoned off in a wide perimeter.