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Erlangen in shock: man seriously injured after being shot in the face!
On November 9, 2025, a man was shot in Erlangen-Bruck; a 22-year-old is the focus of the investigation.
Erlangen in shock: man seriously injured after being shot in the face!
On Sunday evening, November 9th, 2025, the police in Erlangen were called to a dramatic operation. A 43-year-old man reported on the police emergency call that he had been shot. Loud fränkischer.de The injured man was found by emergency services on Eggenreuther Weg around 5:45 p.m. and had a gunshot wound to his face. The man said he was attacked during a meeting with two other men in a forest northeast of Eggenreuther Weg.
The emergency services immediately took the injured man to hospital, where he underwent surgery and intensive care. Current medical assessments indicate that the 43-year-old's life is no longer in danger. The police investigation is intensive and covers the entire area around Eggenreuther Weg and the adjacent forest. Initial searches did not lead to a suspect, but police were able to identify and arrest a 22-year-old German, marking progress in the investigation.
Attempted homicide in focus
Based on the available information, the police are assuming an attempted homicide. The Erlangen Criminal Police Department has started the investigation. The focus is on identifying a second unknown suspect and clarifying the background to the crime. In order to obtain further information, residents in the Eggenreuther Weg area are being questioned and search dogs are to be used in the search for the second suspect.
The public prosecutor's office has filed an application for detention against the arrested 22-year-old, and he will be brought before an investigating judge on November 10, 2025. The police are asking witnesses who may have made suspicious observations in connection with the shooting in the “Brucker Lache” forest or in the area around Eggenreuther Weg to call 0911 2112-3333.
A look at the situation on site
How the situation in the Bruck district of Erlangen develops remains exciting. Locals are alarmed, with many wondering what exactly happened that sad evening. Offices initiate the measures to secure evidence and focus on the crime sequence and the motive. In summary, there is a mixture of concern and a longing for clarity in the region.
This challenging situation shows once again how important it is for the community to stick together and respond to developing events with patience. Developments are being followed closely and everyone hopes that the incident will be resolved quickly.