Change of shooting in Kreuzberg: man injured when the money is made!

Change of shooting in Kreuzberg: man injured when the money is made!

In Berlin-Kreuzberg, a serious incident occurred on Monday evening, in which a 39-year-old man was shot. According to the police, the accident on Wilhelmstrasse happened when a 28-year-old known money asked the older man. However, the 39-year-old refused to comply with this demand, which led to the 28-year-old pulled a gun and aimed at him.

The situation escalated when the attacker's weapon had an inhibition of loading. This gave the 39-year-old the opportunity to escape, but a shot was still loosened to hit him on the foot. Rescue workers took care of the man's injuries and he was treated on an outpatient basis. The suspect 28-year-old later voluntarily stood by the police and is expected to be a judge, as RBB24.

parallel operations by the police

The incident resulted in a collision between the smart and a civilian emergency vehicle. For this reason, police officers gave shots on the back of the vehicle's right tires. When fleeing, the driver finally injured two police officers on their leg before finally being stopped in Großbeerenstrasse. The 31-year-old driver and his 25-year-old passenger were arrested, with both being released after outpatient treatment. No evidence was found in the driver's apartment, but investigators found a "five -digit money sum" and several cell phones in the smart itself, which were confiscated, as [berlin.de] (https://www.berlin.de/polizeimessungen/2025/PressMeitungs 1543531.php).

mood of the population and crime development

The incidents are part of an uncomfortable crime statistics that currently assumes worrying proportions in Germany. Although police crime statistics documented a decline from 1.7 % to around 5.84 million crimes in 2024, the increase in crimes in the area of ​​personal security, such as raids, remains an alarming topic. Among other things, this is due to the fact that many offenses in the dark field are not recorded and the actual numbers may be higher than they appear. A look at the most common crimes shows that, for example, thefts, asset offenses and rawness offenses are among the greatest concerns of the citizens.

Especially in cities like Berlin, the probability of becoming a victim of a crime is higher. In 2024, the clearance rate was 58 %, which is a slight decline compared to the previous year. The reports on frightening incidents of this kind contribute to uncertainty within the population, while the police continue to work on solutions to ensure security in public space. More information on general crime development can be viewed on Statista.