Hamm: Police issue public appeal for suspected Albanian man following shooting
Hamm police and public prosecutor's office are appealing for information with a photograph of a 37-year-old man following a shooting involving two brothers in June. The wanted man is considered armed and dangerous.
Public appeal following shooting
Hamm police are searching for a 37-year-old man of Albanian origin who claims to be Italian in connection with an attempted aggravated assault. According to n-tv.de, a court issued an arrest warrant for investigation against him. The authorities warn that the suspect could be armed and dangerous.
The man is alleged to have been involved in a violent altercation at a former café in the city centre on 3 June. Two brothers, aged 33 and 36, sustained gunshot wounds as well as cuts and stab injuries. Both were initially in a life-threatening condition. According to police findings to date, the wanted man could still be in the Hamm city area.
The exact cause of the altercation remained unclear. The injured brothers stated that they were attacked without warning by two men. One of the two suspects has since been identified. Police are calling on witnesses to contact the emergency services if they see the man.
Source: Die Zeit Kriminalität