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Helicopter operation in Schramberg: Mystery revealed at night?
The authorities are concerned about a fatal police operation in Rottweil and a nighttime helicopter operation in Schramberg.
Helicopter operation in Schramberg: Mystery revealed at night?
On Wednesday night, the residents of Schramberg were woken from their sleep by a loud rotor noise. A police helicopter, an Airbus EC-145 with the registration “PBW 14”, flew from Stuttgart to Schramberg around 1 a.m. and made a lap over the southern part of the city as well as the Spitalwald, the Bernecktal and the lower Kirnbachtal. The helicopter remained in the air for about half an hour before departing towards the southeast. The operation was due to a “suspicious perception,” but no further details were provided. It remains unclear whether the subsequent flight to Radolfzell on Lake Constance was connected to the operation in Schramberg. Finally, the helicopter returned north to Stuttgart Airport and flew around the settlements so as not to further disturb the peace of the residents Black Forest messenger reported.
But the night's events are in the context of a tragic incident that occurred at the same time: a 48-year-old was fatally injured by police gunfire on Wednesday. The man, who had previously disappeared from a neurological clinic in Rottweil, had targeted a police team. Despite being spoken to several times, he did not respond, which led to a fatal reaction from the officers. The injured person died at the scene. According to information from Day24 The 48-year-old was already known due to his previous history, which includes brutality and property crimes as well as violations of the Narcotics Act. The commission of the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office is continuing to investigate the background to this tragic incident.
A look at the security situation
Both the nighttime helicopter operations and the tragic incidents raise questions about the general security situation. While police helicopter operations are not an everyday occurrence, it is clear that the crime and security situation in the region needs to be taken seriously. In particular, incidents such as the fatal police operation require the responsible authorities to act even more vigilantly.
A thoughtful look into the future is appropriate: the focus is on the safety of residents and the professionalism of police work. While residents may have had to adapt to their daily routine during heavy night shifts due to noise and disturbance, it is equally important that police work remains transparent and accountable.
In view of what has happened in the last few hours, the citizens of Schramberg agree: The police are asked to inform the population more and better in order not only to offer security, but also to create trust in the local security architecture.