Three dead in Weitefeld: Police chase fleeting perpetrators in the Westerwald!

Three dead in Weitefeld: Police chase fleeting perpetrators in the Westerwald!

On Sunday morning, three people were found dead in a residential property in Rhineland-Palatinate on Sunday morning. A spokesman for the Koblenz police headquarters confirmed this tragic incident. While the police are looking for a suspected perpetrator, the identity of the victims remains unknown until further notice. Emergency services are on site and the investigation is underway. The police do not rule out that the crime is classified as a capital offense.

The police authorities have informed the population that "there is no concrete danger" for the citizens. Nevertheless, various security measures have been taken. The residents were expressly asked to keep windows and doors closed. In addition, they should not take hitchhikers with them to get themselves to safety.

barrier and measures of the police

The village of Weitefeld, which has around 2,200 inhabitants and belongs to the Daaden-Herdorf community, is currently completely sealed off. Access roads to the location are checked and media representatives have no access to the action. The strong police presence on site also includes special units (SEK) and a police helicopter.

The background of the crime is still unclear and are currently being examined intensively by the investigative authorities. In view of the last developments and the overall increasing crime in Germany, as described in the current police crime statistics is particularly worrying. In 2023, the number of crimes recorded increased by 5.5 % compared to the previous year, whereby violent crime has reached the highest level since 2007

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The police crime statistics also show that the increase in crimes was favored by various factors such as increased mobility after covid-19 pandemic and economic stress. This could also reflect the severity of current incidents in Weitefeld. Violent crime is increasingly registered, with a significant increase in 8.6 % compared to 2022.

The situation in Weitefeld remains tense, while the police continue to work with high pressure on the investigation of the crime. The population is asked to take precautionary measures and to remain vigilant, while the investigators want to clarify the case as soon as possible.