Drama in the Krefeld cinema: The police shoot when trying to arise!

Drama in the Krefeld cinema: The police shoot when trying to arise!

On Thursday evening, October 10th, the police in Krefeld were called for a serious incident that occurred in the foyer of a cinema. After the emergency calls received over several fires in the region, a 38-year-old man was observed how he tried to put a fire in the cinema. The Essen police took over the management of the mission, which was quickly initiated after the first reports were made by burning objects in the area around 7:50 p.m.

On Philadelphiastraße, an apartment, a parked vehicle and an office building were set on fire within a very short time. The police powers arrived were able to quickly locate and address the suspect. The operation escalated when the man tried to commit an arson in the cinema. In order to stop the danger, firearms were used, the perpetrator was injured and then taken to a hospital.

Details of the incident

After initial investigations, it turned out that the suspect, a Krefeld with Iranian nationality, may plan the act out of an still unclear motif. However, there is no evidence that there is a terrorist background. He was immediately cared for and is currently being treated.

The police continued to report that there were no injuries in the fires, but the situation had the potential for a significant risk. The mission was a quick reaction from the security forces to prevent worse things. The criminal police have taken over the investigation to clarify the exact course of the incident and to examine the possible connections of the different fires.

The police also ask the population to provide possible records or videos of the incidents. Such information could be of great value for the investigation and help to bring light into the darkness of the event. The information can be submitted via an online portal provided by the police.

Overall, it remains to be seen which exact circumstances led to this threatening situation, and the authorities work to comprehensively collect and analyze all relevant information. For more information and updates about the progress of the investigation, those responsible are ready to give the public insight.