Police shoot man with musket in Dresden

Police in Dresden shot a 41-year-old Turkish national on Wednesday who had aimed a musket at people and shouted "Allahu Akbar".

Police shoot man with musket in Dresden

Police shoot man with musket in Dresden

Police in Dresden shot a man on Wednesday who had aimed a firearm at passers-by. According to a press statement from the police headquarters in the Saxony metropolis, the weapon was most likely a musket. The 41-year-old Turkish national was injured during the operation; no one else was harmed. The motive for the act remains unclear.

The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Saxony state capital. The man pointed the weapon at people and reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar". Police intervened and shot the man to prevent further danger.

Apart from the attacker himself, no one was injured. Investigations to clarify the background and motive for the act are ongoing.

Source: iDNES.cz

Source: iDNES.cz

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