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Man killed in shooting in bar in Offenbach, Hesse – police continue to search for perpetrators
Police officers secure evidence at a bar in Offenbach am Main. Previously, one person had been fatally injured by a shot, another person was seriously injured, according to the police.
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A man was shot dead in a bar in Offenbach, Hesse. Another victim was seriously injured. The background is still unclear. The police are still looking for the perpetrator.
After a 48-year-old was shot dead in Offenbach, the police are still looking for the perpetrator. A spokesman said on Monday morning. In addition, one is also looking for witnesses who observed the crime on Sunday evening, said the spokesman. The background to the incident on Sunday evening was initially unclear.
According to the police, the deadly shot was fired shortly after 8 p.m. in a bar. According to the report, another man was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital. According to the first findings, apart from the two victims and the shooter, no other people were involved in the incident, the spokesman said. It is not yet known how many shots were fired.
Offenbach: Manhunt is ongoing
The alleged perpetrator has been on the run since the crime; a big manhunt is going on. “hessenschau.de” had previously reported. The bar in the city of Offenbach was largely cordoned off with warning tape late on Sunday evening, and police officers could be seen inside. A police car blocked off the street next to it. The police were on site with numerous emergency services, and the federal police were also on duty. Flashlights were used to search the neighboring railroad tracks. A police helicopter circled downtown.
A man between 30 and 40 wearing a black sweater and a black baseball cap is wanted as a suspect, a police spokesman said on Monday. According to witness statements, he drove to the bar in a white vehicle on Sunday evening and shot at a group of people there. The police are still looking for witnesses who can provide information about the crime or the fugitive and his vehicle.
Witnesses are asked to contact the Offenbach criminal police on 069 8098-1234.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a description of the suspect.