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60-year-old threatens children with an airsoft gun on the playground in Weinheim!
A 60-year-old man threatened children playing in Weinheim with a soft air pistol. The police are investigating.
60-year-old threatens children with an airsoft gun on the playground in Weinheim!
On Thursday afternoon, an incident that caused a stir occurred in the tranquil Weinheim, located in the Rhein-Neckar district. A 60-year-old man surprised a group of six children aged 11 to 14 at a playground on Cestaro Street. Around 5 p.m., a soccer ball accidentally flew into the wall of a neighboring property. What happened next raises questions: How far can personal aggression go?
The man, whose patience was apparently at an end, quickly made his way to the playground, pulled out an airsoft gun and threatened the children, demanding that they hand over the football. After the balls were released, he retired to his house. The fun and games came to an abrupt halt when the police arrived with several patrols and temporarily arrested the man.
Complex mixture
The 60-year-old's reaction raises questions not only about his ability to understand, but also about the connection between firearms and human emotions. According to a 2018 decision by the Federal Court of Justice, it was found that the threat of an airsoft gun does not in itself necessarily represent a significant threat to physical integrity. In the specific case, however, it could be deduced that conditional intent could exist if the victims were in acute danger. The children's emotional reaction to the weapon could underscore this point, even if theoretically no physical harm was caused ([lawyer-judgment-decisions] reported).
The Weapons Act considers airsoft weapons to be reportable objects, especially if they can be confused with real firearms. This circumstance could not only affect the incident in Weinheim, but also be relevant in the broader discussion about gun ownership and its safety, as highlighted in an article about the dangers of weapons and threats ([skppsc.ch] illustrates the issue).
Consequences and investigations
The police at the Weinheim police station have started an investigation into threats and coercion against the man. The event should be viewed particularly carefully because of its emotional dimension. Violence in any form – whether through verbal or physical threats or the use of toys that imitate real weapons – is often the focus when public safety and personal safety are at stake. Although the man admitted the incident, he was unreasonable and blamed the children for what happened.
This incident vividly shows how quickly clear boundaries can be violated and raises questions about how society deals with threats and their legal consequences. The investigation into this case is ongoing and may reveal further exciting details.