Tension intensifies in Elsdorf as multiple gunshots are discharged.
In the early hours of Thursday, August 21, a dispute took place near Gladbacher Street in Elsdorf, Rhein-Erft-Kreis. According to initial reports, two men allegedly fired several shots during the altercation, but thankfully, no one was injured.
Police officers arrived at the scene and found the unharmed 18-year-old Elsdorfer. A crime scene investigation team has been called in to gather evidence, and during their search, several cartridge cases were found near Wahlenpfad Street.
Investigators are also looking into initial indications of a white sports car (presumably a Cupra) that was believed to have been parked near the scene at the time of the altercation. It has been confirmed that the car in question belongs to the automobile brand Cupra.
Witnesses are encouraged to contact the Criminal Commission 11 at 0221 229-0 or by email at [email protected]. Residents in the area reported hearing gunshot-like noises during the dispute.
A homicide unit has been set up by the Cologne Criminal Police, and investigations are currently ongoing. The Police Headquarters Cologne Press Office can be reached at Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-6, 51103 Cologne, by phone at 0221/229 5555, or by email at [email protected]. For more information, please visit the press inquiries section on the website https://koeln.polizei.nrw.
At this time, no new information about the suspects' identities or the background of the incident has been provided. The Police Rhein-Erft District urges anyone with information to come forward and help in the ongoing investigation.
