Berlim police opened fire on a 35-year-old man who stole a delivery van and sparked a chaotic chase through several streets in the Köpenick neighborhood. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Alte Försterei stadium, home of Union Berlin, a club that competes for Bundesliga. Segundo investigation, the criminal was detained, but was not hit by the shots.
The incident began around 1:45 p.m. when the suspect sped off during a traffic stop. Agentes realized that he was driving the stolen van and activated the pursuit protocol. What followed was a high-speed escape that left several injured and destroyed along the way.
Perseguição leaves cyclist with serious injuries
Durante’s escape accelerated by Köpenick, the driver caused multiple accidents. A cyclist was struck on the cycle path near Wuhlheide and suffered life-threatening injuries. Ele was transported by helicopter to an area hospital to receive emergency treatment.
The van also almost hit a child who was at a skateboard park. The vehicle broke through the access gate and crossed the grounds of the sports facility at speed, then losing control. A construction worker tried to stop the criminal with his truck, but was thrown off the road by the van.
Detenção at Union Berlin’s stadium
The driver tried to flee into Wuhlheide, where his control over the vehicle completely collapsed. Continuou towards Alte Försterei, Union Berlin’s historic stadium located in the neighborhood. At the visitors’ entrance, the criminal broke down a gate and drove in circles around the parking lot, still trying to escape.
Agentes police officers were positioned at the scene and exchanged gunfire with the suspect. The man was immobilized and arrested. The police later reported that the shots did not hit the target, despite the intensity of the operation and the risks involved.
- Vítimas: a cyclist with serious injuries, a child almost hit, a worker pushed by the van
- Local final: stadium Alte Försterei, União Berlin
- Bairros involved: Köpenick, Wuhlheide
- Situação: driver detained, investigation ongoing
Investigação continues against the suspect
Berlim authorities opened a formal investigation against the man. Ele will be investigated for vehicle theft, fleeing from the police, putting lives at risk and dangerous driving. The case exemplifies a series of incidents involving Berlin police officers in high-risk clashes in recent months.
The dramatized escape left the local population apprehensive. Testemunhas eyepieces captured parts of the operation in videos that circulated among residents. Union Berlin, the only Berlim club in the elite of German football, became an unexpected stage for this large-scale police operation.
The investigation remains under secrecy, focusing on the reasons that led the suspect to specifically steal Amazon’s delivery van. Autoridades also assesses whether he is involved in other property crimes in the region.