Berlin-Köpenick: Police stop suspected car thief after high-speed chase and shoot at vehicle
A 35-year-old fled from police in Berlin-Köpenick and caused multiple accidents with a stolen van. During his arrest, police fired shots and deployed a taser.
Police operation following van theft in Berlin
According to tagesspiegel.de, an armed police operation took place in Berlin-Köpenick: a 35-year-old fled from police in a stolen van and damaged several vehicles. A cyclist was seriously injured and had to be taken to hospital.
During his arrest near the stadium at Alte Försterei, police fired shots at the vehicle and used a taser, according to police statements. The suspect was not hit. Officers had previously set up barriers in a car park; the man drove around these and steered the van towards police officers, according to police. His vehicle finally came to a stop at a concrete bollard of a construction site traffic light.
The 35-year-old sustained minor cut wounds. A rescue helicopter was on site during the operation. The exact number of accidents caused is still being investigated.
Source: Die Zeit Kriminalität