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Explosion in Berlin-Schöneberg: 22-year-old seriously injured!
In Berlin-Schöneberg, an explosion in a BMW seriously injured a 22-year-old. The investigation is ongoing.
Explosion in Berlin-Schöneberg: 22-year-old seriously injured!
On Friday night there was a dramatic explosion in a BMW in Berlin-Schöneberg. A 22-year-old man was seriously injured in the incident and had to be taken to hospital immediately. The explosion occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Ebersstrasse. The young man, who is a relative of the vehicle owner, was near the car when it detonated, reports BZ Berlin.
The explosion was extremely powerful; Debris was thrown up to ten meters, and residents reported at least ten explosions in the area. The police were quickly called to the scene and cordoned off the area. The 5th Homicide Squad took over the investigation because it is believed to be an attempted homicide and a premeditated attack. Special police forces are on site, while forensic scientists and explosives experts from the LKA are securing evidence t-online.de.
Extent of destruction
The BMW was completely burned out after the explosion and other parked vehicles were also damaged. A window at the nearby fire station on Feurigstrasse was also damaged. This confirms the seriousness of the incident and the risk to nearby residents.
The exact severity of the 22-year-old's injuries has not yet been disclosed. Nevertheless, the police are trying to clarify all the details. As the Police crime statistics shows that such violence in Berlin is not an isolated case. The PKS records all criminal matters known to the police, provides data on types of offenses and their development and is used to combat crime.
Investigations and outlook
The homicide squad immediately began investigations to determine the background to this violent act. The Schöneberg area where the explosion took place is being intensively monitored to identify further dangers. Although the significance of the crime statistics is limited by the number of unreported cases, there are clear indications of an increasing trend in politically motivated crime in the region.
What happened in Schöneberg is an alarming example of the current security situation in the capital. Citizens and residents are concerned about the frequency of similar incidents, which inevitably raise questions about public safety.