Law Enforcement Collaboration: Announcement from the Duisburg Prosecutor's Office and Dortmund Police Headquarters Regarding a Shooting Incident in Mülheim am Ruhr
In an unexpected turn of events, a police operation in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, took a tragic turn last night. The incident, which occurred in Kleine Bruchstraße, resulted in a male individual being seriously injured by police fire.
The Dortmund Police Headquarters has taken the lead in the investigation, due to neutrality reasons, and is working in coordination with the Staatsanwaltschaft Duisburg. For updates on the investigation, the public can follow the Dortmund Police Headquarters on their official website, Instagram (@polizei.nrw.re), Facebook (@polizei.nrw.re), Twitter (@polizei_nrw_re), WhatsApp, and their daily news briefings on their YouTube channel.
Journalists seeking further information can contact the Dortmund Police Headquarters directly at Phone: 0231/132-1020, Email: [email protected], or visit their website at https://dortmund.policei.nrw/. Alternatively, inquiries can be directed to the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen through Pia Weßing at Phone: 02361 55 1032 or Email: [email protected].
The injured individual is currently in critical condition and is being treated in a hospital. The current head of the Dortmund Police Headquarters leading the investigation into the July 20, 2025, incident involving police use of weapons during an operation is not specified in the available search results.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Dortmund Police Headquarters encourages anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward. The safety and well-being of the community remains their top priority.
As the investigation unfolds, the Dortmund Police Headquarters will provide updates on their official platforms and through press releases. The public is asked to remain patient and to trust in the diligent work of the investigators.