Chase in the Allgäu: Driver takes up arms and seriously injures himself!

Chase in the Allgäu: Driver takes up arms and seriously injures himself!

A dramatic persecution drama occupied the police in the Allgäu on Sunday, December 8th. A 43-year-old man from Leutkirch couldn't easily be stopped when he showed up at a gas station in the Lindau industrial area in a stolen vehicle and drove off without paying after refueling. The Lindau border police immediately tried to get him to stop, but the driver fled at high speed towards the Austrian border. He broke through several roadblocks and rammed police cars, keeping police on tenterhooks for over an hour vol.at reported.

The dangerous situation escalated further when the fleeing driver, while being pursued by several police patrols, pulled out a firearm and threatened the emergency services. Ultimately, he lost control of his vehicle in a bend, left the road and barricaded himself. During the subsequent attack, the man shot himself in the head. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but his condition is stable. Investigators found three weapons in his vehicle, including two sharp weapons and a blank pistol. It is important to note that the suspect did not have a firearms license, which made the situation even more dangerous all-in.de.

Two police officers were slightly injured during the operation and the B308 was closed for several hours. The man now faces several serious charges, including fuel fraud, theft and illegal possession of weapons. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have been put at risk by the man's behavior to come forward while investigations continue. One thing is clear: This incident not only demanded the police forces, but also endangered the safety of all road users in the region.