Shots fired at courier van in Bielefeld – 21-year-old released
A courier driver was severely injured when unknown assailants opened fire on his van in Bielefeld. A 21-year-old suspect was released from custody after verification of his alibi.
Courier seriously injured after exchange of fire
According to police, an exchange of fire occurred on Saturday night at around 22:00 on the car park of a supermarket on Schweriner Straße. The driver of a courier service van suffered serious gunshot wounds to the head and was taken to hospital by a colleague. He underwent surgery there; according to WDR information, he is currently not in danger of his life.
Multiple residents reported the shots, which police said were fired from a Mercedes. The van sustained several bullet holes; one projectile pierced the windscreen. Both vehicles then left the scene of the crime.
Suspect from Spenge released due to alibi
The fleeing vehicle led investigators to a 21-year-old man from Spenge. Police's SEK special unit arrested him on Sunday morning as a passenger in another fleeing vehicle; there had reportedly been a pursuit beforehand. The driver of this vehicle was temporarily arrested but released again shortly afterwards.
Before the investigating magistrate, the 21-year-old stated where he had been at the time of the alleged crime. Police verified his alibi and ordered his release from custody. Investigations by Bielefeld police are ongoing.
Evidence collection was supported by firefighters with lighting and drone footage. Police cordoned off the area around the alleged crime scene widely.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)