Shock in Stuttgart: Man handles with a firearm in the light rail!

On May 12, 2025, a man fiddled with a weapon in a light rail in Stuttgart. Police are looking for witnesses.
On May 12, 2025, a man fiddled with a weapon in a light rail in Stuttgart. Police are looking for witnesses. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Shock in Stuttgart: Man handles with a firearm in the light rail!

Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Deutschland - On May 12, 2025, a disturbing incident occurred in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, where a man was fiddling with a firearm in a light rail. The unknown climbed at the Wilhelmsplatz stop at the Wilhelmsplatz stop at the U13 light rail line towards Feuerbach. Eyewitnesses reported that he had loud self -talk and explicitly spoke of a weapon. In the further episode, he got up, held a gun in his hand and moved into the front area of ​​the light rail before leaving the Rosensteinbrücke stop. The situation ensured great concern among the passengers who immediately alerted the police.

The police immediately initiated a search after the unknown, but it was initially unsuccessful. It is still unclear whether it was actually a real firearm. The investigation runs to determine whether the man threatened someone during the incident. The description of the suspect by the witnesses helps to better classify the action.

physical features and searches

The man sought is described as about 180 cm tall and described at the age of 25 to 35 years. He has dark blonde hair and tattoos on the face, neck and arms. In his clothing, a black top and close pants were noticed.

Despite the comprehensive search measures of the police, in which the officials ask for clues on +4971189903600, the person they have been sought so far remains undetected. Public security and the rapid reaction of the witnesses are of great importance in such a situation to prevent possible further incidents.

In addition to the ongoing investigations, such events once again show how important preventive measures to ensure security in public transport. bnn.de has reported that the perception of passengers in particular can contribute to reporting suspicious activities.

The cooperation between the police and the public is considered crucial to quickly clarify such incidents and minimize future threats. The situation in the light rail is an alarming example of the need for vigilance in society.

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