Shock in Hamburg: Unknown shoots at cars – witnesses wanted!

Shock in Hamburg: Unknown shoots at cars – witnesses wanted!

There was a lot going on in Hamburg on Saturday evening, November 11th, 2025, when an unknown person shot at several cars on Grumbrechtstrasse in the Heimfeld district. According to initial information from Picture The shots were fired around 6:45 p.m. Residents who witnessed what was happening initially thought the loud bangs were firecrackers. But the situation was more serious: a 41-year-old driver later found bullet holes in his parked Mercedes.

The police were immediately informed and discovered that not only this car, but also another nearby vehicle had been damaged by gunfire. A third vehicle owner later came forward and was also affected by the incident. The LKA 26 criminal investigation service secured the evidence on site and found several cartridge cases. The following day, LKA 183 took over the further investigation.

Who is the perpetrator?

The search for the unknown perpetrator is in full swing. According to the police, it is a man of around 30 years of southern appearance. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket with white appliqués, gray sweatpants and white shoes. A white cap he wore was particularly striking. The investigators are asking the public for information about his whereabouts by calling 040 4286-56789 or directly at a police station.

Although such incidents are quite rare, the situation highlights the current development of crime in Germany. Statista reports that the police crime statistics (PKS) for 2024 show a slight decrease in crime of 1.7%, which corresponds to around 5.84 million cases. Nevertheless, the increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security is an issue that worries many citizens.

Feeling of security and dark field

Of course, not everything is recorded in the statistics, and many crimes remain undetected - so the dark field is an important topic. Rapes are proven to be reported less frequently than burglaries, and there are certain crimes that do not even appear in the figures, such as administrative offenses or state security crimes.
While the most common crimes in 2024 are thefts and property crimes, the clearance rate has fallen slightly, which leaves a certain amount of uncertainty among the population. A look at the geography: In cities like Hamburg, the risk of becoming a victim of crime is particularly high.

Given all of these incidents, it is important that the police and the community work together to reduce such acts and create a safe environment for all citizens. Recent events show once again that there is still a lot to be done to ensure safety on the roads.

So let's see how the situation develops and whether the perpetrator can be caught. Until then, the police will remain dependent on the public's help.