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Jealousy leads to shots: Trial in Bottrop begins now!
Court trial against defendants in Bottrop begins. He is charged with serious bodily harm after shots were fired at the Südringcenter.
Jealousy leads to shots: Trial in Bottrop begins now!
Things are currently going haywire in Bottrop. A trial began today at the Essen regional court, keeping the public in suspense. The defendant, a 35-year-old man, faces the serious charge of grievous bodily harm. The incident that put him in this unfortunate situation occurred in June 2023 at the Südringcenter - a place that is now associated with unpleasant memories for many. Loud Radio Emscher-Lippe The defendant's motive was jealousy because he was pursuing his ex-girlfriend, who was traveling with the later victim.
The situation escalated when the accused shot the other man with a modified air rifle. Tragically, the bullet hit the victim in the rib area and seriously injured his liver. Fortunately, the injured man was taken to hospital; There was no danger to life, as reported by WDR reveals. The incident occurred at 4:30 a.m. Friday morning, June 13, when witnesses called police.
Arrest and investigation
The Greek conditions for the perpetrator only came to an end a few days later: the Recklinghausen police had early indications of a possible perpetrator and were publicly looking for him. On Wednesday, the suspect was finally arrested by a special police unit in Bottrop. This arrest was made not least thanks to intensive information from witnesses.
However, the circumstances of the incident initially remained unclear, which led to extensive forensic investigation at the crime scene. This was cordoned off until the morning while investigators did everything they could to shed light on the matter. Interestingly, the 35-year-old from Bottrop is not the first victim in this region, considering the increasing number of violent crimes.
A look at violent crime in Germany
In 2024 there were loud noises Statista Around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in Germany, which is the highest number since 2007. Although violent crime accounts for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, it creates a strong sense of security in the country. Factors such as economic uncertainty and social pressures play a role, which is why it is not surprising that society is reacting more and more sensitively to such acts.
In this context, the severity of the incident in Bottrop can be better understood. The trial will continue in the coming weeks and a verdict is expected at the end of October 2023. Until then, it remains to be seen how the courts will deal with this case and what further details will come to light.