Shots at taxi in Düsseldorf: passenger fights for his life!

Shots at taxi in Düsseldorf: passenger fights for his life!

A frightening incident occurred in the quiet Pempelfort district of Düsseldorf on Tuesday afternoon. A 40-year-old man, who was traveling as a taxi passenger, was targeted with several shots and was critically injured. According to ZDF today, the man was immediately taken to hospital after the incident and operated on on Wednesday night, but is still in a critical condition.

The shots were fired around 2:38 p.m. when two unidentified people stopped their vehicle at the red light next to the taxi. Without warning, they got out and fired at the passenger. After the crime, the perpetrators fled in the same car, while the taxi driver and two other passengers who were in the vehicle remained uninjured. One of the passengers managed to escape after the incident, but was later questioned to get information about what happened. The taxi driver himself was also questioned, and n-tv reports on a comprehensive search for the perpetrators, in which a helicopter was even used.

Investigations and background

The police immediately set up a murder squad to clarify the background to this brutal act. According to reports in the Netherlands, the injured man is related to a man who has been imprisoned there for 20 years for drug trafficking and serious crimes. It is still unclear whether there is a connection between these two cases. The investigators take all tips seriously and are currently interviewing witnesses to shed light on the matter.

At the crime scene, investigators found numerous bullet casings and were able to identify ten bullet holes in the taxi, including nine on the passenger side of the windshield. These horrifying details raise questions: What could be the motivation behind such an attack? The background remains unclear and the police have their hands full trying to find the perpetrators.

Security situation in North Rhine-Westphalia

This incident also sheds light on the general security situation in North Rhine-Westphalia. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the number of crimes recorded by the police has risen continuously in recent years. Unfortunately, such incidents are no longer uncommon, especially in urban areas. The population is concerned and recent events have given rise to discussion about security measures in the city.

It remains to be seen how the investigation will progress and whether the perpetrators can be caught. The shots at the taxi passenger alarmed people in Düsseldorf and dominated the headlines. The authorities are called upon to provide clarity and protect citizens as quickly as possible.