ZDF Team threatened with firearm in Berlin – suspect identified via photograph
A 19-year-old allegedly threatened a ZDF camera crew in Berlin-Friedrichshain with a firearm. The incident was documented through ongoing camera footage.
ZDF team in Berlin threatened with firearm – suspect identified through photograph
During a live television interview on Boxhagener Platz in Berlin-Friedrichshain, a 19-year-old allegedly drew a firearm and pointed it at an interview participant. According to WELT, the incident occurred early Wednesday afternoon; police did not inform the public until Friday.
Affected were a camera crew from ZDF and an employee of a social organisation who was being interviewed as an expert. No one was injured.
According to police information, the suspected perpetrator approached the team on an e-scooter and asked which broadcaster the recordings were intended for. He then drew the weapon, pointed it at the interview participant, and subsequently left again on the e-scooter.
The suspect, who was known to police, was identified through photographs. Police made no further statements about the individual. The incident was only reported on Thursday, one day after the occurrence.
The sequence of events is documented in large part, as the camera of the ZDF team was operating throughout the entire incident.
Source: WELT