59-Year-Old in Ruhstorf Seriously Injured by Gunshots - 67-Year-Old Man Arrested After Shooting Former Partner on New Year’s Eve
A 67-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in Ruhstorf an der Rott on December 31, 2025. The incident left a 59-year-old woman critically injured with three gunshot wounds. Police confirmed the suspect is a local resident and the woman’s former partner.
The attack took place outside a house in Ruhstorf an der Rott. A family member discovered the wounded woman and immediately alerted authorities. She was rushed to hospital, where her condition remains serious but stable.
The victim later identified the alleged shooter as her former partner. Police linked the 67-year-old suspect to the crime through evidence at the scene, including the firearm used. Officers arrested him shortly after the investigation began. Four people were injured in total during the incident. The suspect’s identity has not been released to the public.
The arrested man remains in custody while investigations continue. The injured woman is still receiving medical treatment, though her condition is no longer considered life-threatening. Police have not yet disclosed further details about the motive or additional charges.
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