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Police and Prosecutor's Office in Essen issue joint statement: Incident of multiple gunshots on a residential building - 1

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Gunfire targets multi-residential building announced in joint statement by the Prosecutor's Office...
Gunfire targets multi-residential building announced in joint statement by the Prosecutor's Office and Essen Police Department - 1.

Police and Prosecutor's Office in Essen issue joint statement: Incident of multiple gunshots on a residential building - 1

A 45-year-old suspect, of Turkish origin, surrendered to police on July 4th in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at a multi-family residence on Serlostrasse, Essen-Altendorf, Germany, on June 26th, 2023.

The incident, which took place at around 00:30, was reported in the news on June 27th. No injuries were reported following the shooting incident.

The suspect was identified as a result of investigations by the murder commission, and he has been in custody since his surrender. Ongoing investigations include background checks on the suspect, but no new details about the timeline of the investigation have been provided.

The original report on the incident can be found at this link.

At the time of his surrender, the suspect appeared before a judge. No further details about the perpetrator(s) or motive have been released, and the investigation into the shooting incident continues.

The public prosecutor's office and police in Essen are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. If you have any information, please contact the police or the public prosecutor's office.

The shooting incident has caused concern in the local community, and the police are working to ensure the safety and security of residents in Essen-Altendorf. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for the public to work together with the police and other authorities to maintain a safe and secure environment.

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