Police operation in Gießen: Sagittarius after petrol station attack caught
Police operation in Gießen: Sagittarius after petrol station attack caught
A disturbing incident occurred in Gießen on the night of September 6, 2024 when a stranger shot a shell petrol station with a pistol. The incident occurred around 10 p.m., and although the employees of the petrol station got off lightly, the attack left traces - the window of the petrol station was damaged. The perpetrator immediately fled on foot, which triggered a comprehensive search by the police.
Due to the urgency of the situation, not only several police patrols, but also a helicopter were used. This spectacular scenario shows the seriousness of the incident and the determination of the emergency services to quickly find the perpetrator. The air surveillance helped to determine indications of the whereabouts of the searched, which hid in a forest in the east of the city, near the A 485 motorway.
helicopter and fire brigade in use
The police, supported by the helicopter, was finally able to track down the suspect at around 11:30 p.m. and arrest without resistance. Interestingly, a small fire in the same forest was reported during the persecution. The fire brigade was quickly on hand and deleted the fire that extended over an area of around ten square meters. The circumstances that led to this fire - whether it was deliberately laid or in any way related to the fleeing of the perpetrator - remain unclear and are the subject of further investigations.
The arrested, a 41-year-old German citizen, was immediately taken to the police office. The alleged weapon, a carbon dioxide weapon, was also ensured. This raises questions: Why did the man choose this specific means? It also remains unclear what has moved him to this violent action. So far, the police have not given any information about the possible motifs of the perpetrator, all investigations continue.
After the arrest, the suspect had to spend the night in a custody cell and is expected to be demonstrated to the judge on Friday. The incident not only caused concern in the police, but certainly also in public, whereby the fear of similar acts of violence in everyday life is real. While the officials are still looking for further information, it remains to be seen what these events mean for the security situation in Gießen.
In parallel to this incident, the police are also looking for a victim of another violence that occurred at the Gießen train station, in which a 19-year-old is said to have struggled together. These incidents throw a shadow on the security of the citizens and the challenges in front of which the police are faced with the maintenance of public order.