Intensive manhunt in Menden: Who is the shooter?

Intensive manhunt in Menden: Who is the shooter?

There is unrest in the small town of Menden in the Sauerland. Police are still searching for a suspected perpetrator who gunned down two men after a tragic incident last Friday. The seriousness of the situation is underlined by the intensive search measures, which have so far been unsuccessful. The 40-year-old, a man of Serbian-Montenegrin nationality, is apparently both armed and dangerous. The police reports warn that contact should be avoided while the manhunt continues to find the man, who lives in Menden, as [pz-news] reports.

The accident occurred at a construction site where an argument between the suspect and his victims escalated. A 45-year-old German lost his life due to his gunshot wounds, while a 49-year-old Turkish man had to be flown to a special clinic with serious injuries. Fortunately, his condition is stable and his life is no longer in danger. Despite immediate attempts to resuscitate the 45-year-old, the 45-year-old could not be saved, which further roils the community. A 40-year-old woman who was arrested at the crime scene was later released without involvement in the crime, as [ZDF] added.

Escape history and investigation

After the crime, the alleged perpetrator fled in a car. Although the search has been intensified, there are still no clues about his whereabouts. The police express fears that the man could cross the border towards Serbia. The current investigations have not yet produced any new information, which increases the population's concerns. It remains to be seen how long investigators can hope for fresh leads.

In a larger context, there is a rising problem with violent crime in Germany. According to statistical surveys, violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but they strongly influence citizens' sense of security and are often at the forefront of public perception. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, the highest number since 2007. These developments are a reflection of the ongoing economic uncertainties and social pressures affecting the country, as [Statista] explains.

The rise in violent crime is alarming and shows that society is struggling with various crises. The current situation in Menden, exacerbated by a tragic incident, is another wake-up call that the issue of violence in society needs serious attention. As police continue to work to find the suspected perpetrator, it is hoped that such brutal confrontations can be reduced in the future.