Wiesbaden: Resident shoots young people with a crossbow – 14-year-old injured!

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A 14-year-old was injured in the leg with a crossbow by a local resident in Wiesbaden. Police are investigating dangerous bodily harm.

Ein 14-Jähriger wurde in Wiesbaden von einem Anwohner mit einer Armbrust am Bein verletzt. Polizei ermittelt wegen gefährlicher Körperverletzung.
A 14-year-old was injured in the leg with a crossbow by a local resident in Wiesbaden. Police are investigating dangerous bodily harm.

Wiesbaden: Resident shoots young people with a crossbow – 14-year-old injured!

In a horrific incident in Wiesbaden, a 14-year-old was injured in a nighttime incident when a resident fired a crossbow at him and his friends. The incident occurred on the night of Sunday, October 5, at around 1:10 a.m Focus reported.

The 14-year-old was with four other young people between the ages of 14 and 17 on a garden plot in the Schierstein district. For unknown reasons, the young people entered the property without authorization, which caused the 38-year-old resident to react with violence. He shot in the direction of the group, which had fatal consequences. An arrow hit the 14-year-old in the thigh and pierced his leg. Fortunately, the injuries are not life-threatening, but the bullet had to be removed in the hospital under medical supervision.

Investigations against residents and young people

The police are now investigating the resident for dangerous bodily harm and a violation of the weapons law. In addition, the young people are the focus of the investigation because they are accused of unauthorized access to someone else's property. Officials strongly advise against resorting to vigilantism in such situations and recommend calling 911 in the event of a threat Wiesbaden Current reported.

The incident raises questions about neighborhood safety and shows how quickly a perceived threat can turn into a dangerous situation. It remains to be seen what consequences both the teens and the shooter will face as the investigation continues.