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Schöndorf: Shock at Advent celebration – woman seriously injured by air rifle!
At an Advent event in Schöndorf, Trier-Saarburg, a woman was injured by a shot from an air rifle. Investigations are ongoing.
Schöndorf: Shock at Advent celebration – woman seriously injured by air rifle!
In Schöndorf (Trier-Saarburg district), a shocking incident occurred during a public Advent celebration late on Thursday evening, December 19, 2024. At around 10:40 p.m., participants suddenly heard a loud banging sound, followed by the alarming discovery of a 61-year-old woman suffering a neck injury. Suspicions immediately arose that it could have been a gunshot wound. The woman was immediately taken to a hospital, where an air rifle projectile was removed from her wound Lokalo.de reported.
The woman's injuries turned out to be serious, but not life-threatening. The Trier police immediately began investigations. On Friday, forensics examined the crime scene and interviewed numerous witnesses. This led to a 44-year-old local man being suspected of firing the shots. During a search of his property, investigators discovered the murder weapon and other evidence, which was seized. The man admitted to shooting with the air rifle, but denied that he had targeted the woman. Officials are currently investigating him on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm tagesschau.de stated.