Shots at the bus stop in Rendsburg: 19-year-old in custody!

Shots at the bus stop in Rendsburg: 19-year-old in custody!

Kieler Straße, 24768 Rendsburg, Deutschland - On May 5, 2025, in Rendsburg, Schleswig-Holstein, a violent incident occurred, which now attracts the interest of the public and the authorities. Two men between the ages of 22 and 26 were injured at a bus stop in Kieler Strasse. They sat in their car at the time of the attack when several shots were released on the vehicle. Both injuries appeared on Monday afternoon with gunshot wounds in a Rendsburg hospital, where they were helped in the Schön-Klinik. Fortunately, the injuries are not life -threatening. The police immediately initiated a search with several patrol cars after the crime became known and blocked the alleged crime scene for trace security measures. The background of the incident seem to be in the personal environment of those involved, there is an unknown history.

The investigation quickly led to two suspects. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody due to the arrest warrant, which was issued late Wednesday evening. He is now in a youthan. His 21-year-old accomplice, on the other hand, was released, but remains suspected because he continues to be investigated. Both men had faced the police on Tuesday morning. According to the State Police Schleswig-Holstein, there is apparently no danger to the general public, and the first information from witnesses have already been received and are now being examined.

relevance of violent crime

This incident is in the context of a worrying development in Germany. According to statistics on violent crimes, which make up less than 4% of the crimes recorded by the police, the number of such acts is still increasing. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, which has been the highest number since 2007. The increase in violent acts among young perpetrators is particularly striking. Around a third of the suspects are under 21 years old, which indicates increasing social problems. The proportion of young violent offenders has increased continuously in recent years, which could also be due to economic uncertainties and social stress.

The incident in Rendsburg raises questions about security in German cities and the general feeling of security of the citizens. Violent crimes influence perception for security more than other offenses such as theft or fraud. A survey in May 2024 shows that 94% of German violence and aggression against people from police and emergency services perceive as a major problem. It remains to be seen how the investigation into the shots in Rendsburg will continue and what consequences they will have for the people involved and the feedback from the population.