Shots fired during overnight break-in at gunshop in Solothurn
An off-duty police officer fired shots during an overnight break-in at a gunshop in Solothurn. The perpetrators fled in a vehicle with French registration plates.
Shots fired during overnight break-in at gunshop in Solothurn
An armed break-in at a firearms shop occurred in Solothurn during the night. The cantonal security authorities were alerted around midnight to the incident in Goldgasse. When they arrived, the intruders had already left the premises.
According to investigators, the unknown perpetrators were several male persons. They managed to escape in a dark small car bearing official registration plates from France. A search initiated immediately has so far been unsuccessful.
During the course of the incident, a regional police officer fired shots. It is noteworthy that this officer was not on active duty at the time in question. The authorities stated that there were no injuries caused by the projectiles.
No statements can currently be made regarding the stolen items or the financial damage. The competent prosecuting authority has initiated proceedings and is now investigating the exact sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Source: SWI swissinfo.ch
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