Shots fired at barber shop in Westerland: Two suspects arrested on Sylt
At least three shots fired at a barber shop on Strandstrasse – police arrested two persons, investigations ongoing.
Shooting in Westerland: police arrest two persons
At least three shots were fired at a barber shop on Strandstrasse in Westerland on Sylt (Nordfriesland district) on Wednesday morning at around 11 o'clock. According to ndr.de, officers immediately afterwards arrested one suspect in possession of a firearm.
A second person initially fled the scene. Police apprehended him at Westerland railway station in the afternoon.
According to current findings, no one was injured. The motive for the shots remains unclear.
The area of Strandstrasse remained closed for an extended period. According to police, there was no danger to the public at any time. As part of the search operation, emergency services checked railway stations and departing trains on the island.
Investigations are being conducted on suspicion of attempted assault causing bodily harm, property damage and a breach of the Weapons Act.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)