Police Announcement Issued by Duisburg Prosecutor's Office and Dortmund Police Headquarters in Response to Shooting Incident in Mülheim an der Ruhr
Shooting Incident in Dortmund Under Investigation
A shooting incident took place in Dortmund, Germany on July 20, 2025, at 01:02 AM. The incident occurred on Kleine Bruchstraße, Mülheim an der Ruhr.
The Dortmund Police Headquarters is currently investigating the incident, led by Chief Inspector Markus Becker. The investigation is being conducted due to neutrality reasons, and the Staatsanwaltschaft Duisburg is also involved in the probe.
The shooting resulted in a male individual being severely injured by police fire. The injured individual is currently receiving treatment in a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The shooting incident was a result of a pursuit that started in Bottrop (PP Recklinghausen). The case number for the incident is 0625.
For further inquiries, the Dortmund Police Press Office can be contacted at 0231/132-1020 or via email at [email protected]. The press office will provide press statements in coordination with the Staatsanwaltschaft.
The Dortmund Police Headquarters' website is Dortmund.polizei.nrw. For more updates on the investigation, please visit their website or contact the press office.
