On 05.06.2022 at around 8:50 PM, the St. Ingbert police station in Gartenstraße in St. Ingbert-Mitte was informed about a male person who was allegedly shooting from his balcony towards the city park with a long gun, possibly an air rifle, but not at people. This was confirmed as a witness had recorded a video of the shots.
Due to the existing danger situation and the fact that there was no visual contact with the man, special forces were called in, who were able to find and secure the 62-year-old in his property. During a subsequent search of the premises, the aforementioned rifle as well as other decorative weapons and a prohibited bladed weapon were found. The rifle in question ultimately turned out to be an air rifle. An investigation is now underway for a violation of the Weapons Act.
The total duration of the operation was approximately 4 hours
