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Yesterday morning, a physical altercation between two young men took place in a clothing store on Schuhstraße, Braunschweig. The incident, which led to the involvement of police patrol units, was later revealed to involve a soft air pistol.
Upon receiving reports of a disturbance, officers quickly deployed and located the main participant of the altercation in the store's entrance. The 20-year-old was identified as the individual in question and was ordered to the ground and restrained at gunpoint due to the reported weapon.
Inside the store, the second participant and an accomplice were found. It was reported that one of the individuals was carrying a firearm in their waistband, while the other was discovered to be in possession of the soft air pistol in question. Both were also ordered to the ground and subsequently restrained at gunpoint.
The soft air pistol, a black replica of a real weapon, was confiscated by the officers. The 20-year-old was identified as the main participant in the altercation, and against him, a criminal investigation for bodily harm was initiated. His 19-year-old opponent was slightly injured and will have to answer for a violation of the weapons law.
All those involved were released after the completion of the measures. For further inquiries, please contact the Police of Braunschweig, Public Relations, at the following contact information:
- Telephone: 0531/476-3032, -3033 and -3034
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.polizei-braunschweig.de
It is worth noting that the head of the police in Braunschweig is Thomas Bodendiek, the leader of the Braunschweig Police Inspectorate. He was mentioned in a news report dated September 9, 2025, as the police official addressing an event of recognition for truck drivers who assisted the highway police.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to weapons laws and the potential consequences of physical altercations involving weapons.
