Göppingen wine festival in the shade of a firearm use

Göppingen wine festival in the shade of a firearm use

A serious incident kept downtown Göppingen in suspense on Wednesday evening. According to reports, there was a shot in a bar, which resulted in a massive police operation. According to the authorities, however, there is no immediate threat to the citizens, as Mayor Alexander Maier (Greens) emphasized.

According to information from the German Press Agency (dpa), several people have been injured-including two seriously injured and another victim with a fatal course. The exact number of injuries and the circumstances of the incident are currently being determined. At the time of the shots, the 19th Göppingen Wine Festival took place, which was continued without any significant disorders. Mayor Maier confirmed that there was no panic among the festival visitors and the event ended regularly.

Details of the incident

The major operation of the police was visible on the streets by arriving hooded and equipped with machine guns. The emergency services were also on site with numerous vehicles to supply the injured people. For investigative reasons, the police initially waived further information.

The perpetrator is currently on the run, and the investigation is in full swing to find his hiding place. In the coming days it will be crucial to observe how the situation develops. Mayor Maier emphasizes that he is in continuous contact with the police in order to monitor the situation as best as possible. More information and details on the ongoing investigations are expected in the next few hours, since the police continue to work on clarification of the case.

For the citizens of Göppingen, it remains crucial to be attentive and to find out more about the latest developments. Despite the serious location, the orientation of the wine festival, the popular local event, which was already in full swing, is not questioned by the organizers as long as security is guaranteed.

The situation remains tense and it remains to be seen how the investigation progresses. For more information about this incident, See the current reporting at www.tagesschau.de .