Shots in dispute in Diepoldsau: man injured, investigations run

Shots in dispute in Diepoldsau: man injured, investigations run

Diepoldsau, Schweiz - in Diepoldsau, an industrial district, there was a violent incident today, which called the police on the scene around 6:30 a.m. A 57-year-old man, a Lithuanian without a permanent residence in Switzerland, was shot and injured in a dispute. A 46-year-old Ukrainian who lives in the Region remained unharmed. The emergency call and operational control center St.Gallen received numerous reports about shots and disputes in the area.

The emergency services arrived on Industriestraße and found the two participants. The injured person was immediately brought to the hospital with the emergency services. Fortunately, his injuries are not life -threatening. The exact circumstances that led to the dispute are so far unclear, and both men were temporarily arrested. Investigations are carried out by the St.Gallen cantonal police under the direction of the public prosecutor's office of the canton of St.Gallen. Vol.at reports on these dramatic events.

an increase in violent crimes

The willingness to use violence seems to be gaining overall in the region and in Switzerland. According to police crime statistics in 2024, there was a significant increase in severe violent violations. The number of registered cases rose by 399 to a total of 2,456, which corresponds to an increase of almost 20 percent compared to the previous year. This could be considered in the context of the incident in Diepoldsau. Serious physical injuries in particular increased by 16.9 percent, while rapes rose by 29.4 percent. SRF analyzes the increasing numbers and their possible causes.

The increase in violent crimes is not only alarming, but also shows a disproportionate increase in relation to population growth. In total, more than 563,000 crimes in Switzerland were registered in accordance with the Criminal Code, which corresponds to an increase of around 8 percent compared to the previous year. These developments raise questions about security in society and underline the need for effective security measures.

The events in Diepoldsau are a tragic example of the tense social conditions that are illuminated by the current statistics on violence in Switzerland. The authorities now face the challenge of clarifying the exact background of the incident and preventing potential future conflicts. 20 minutes also offers the opportunity for readers to send news contributions, which shows that public interest in such incidents is great.