Dortmund (dpa) – A man has died following a police operation in Dortmund, during which a service weapon was discharged. Emergency responders treated the seriously injured individual on-site, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter, authorities confirmed on Friday. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Police Called to Assist Fire Department
The incident unfolded around 1:20 p.m. when police were called to support the fire department. Initial reports described the situation as involving a “rioter,” though no further details were provided. It remains uncertain whether the deceased was the individual in question.
Unanswered Questions Surround Use of Firearm
Several key aspects of the case remain unresolved. “During the course of the police operation, a service weapon was used,” a police spokesperson stated. However, it is unclear whether a single shot or multiple rounds were fired. Authorities confirmed that only one police firearm was involved but have not disclosed who discharged it.
Large-Scale Investigation at Crime Scene
The operation continued for hours in Dortmund’s Scharnhorst district. Criminal investigators arrived to document the scene and collect evidence, a process expected to take significant time. Police cordoned off the area, and emergency chaplains were seen providing support at the site.
Authorities have yet to release further details as the investigation progresses.
