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Berlin subway shooting leaves shattered window and unanswered questions

A brazen attack at a Berlin subway station leaves investigators scrambling. The suspect’s bizarre concealment tactic raises alarms about public safety.

Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.
Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.

Shooting on Berlin U-Bahn - Police now searching publicly - Berlin subway shooting leaves shattered window and unanswered questions

Berlin police are on the hunt for clues after a man fired at a departing subway train at Karl-Bonhoeffer-Nervenklinik station. Miraculously, no passengers were injured, but a window was shattered. The incident is now being probed as attempted aggravated assault.

The suspect is thought to have used an unusual method to conceal his actions. He is believed to have fired from inside a cloth bag while standing on the platform. This tactic may have been employed to avoid detection or to muffle the sound of the gunshots.

The incident is the latest in a series of subway shootings in Berlin, with police still seeking leads in a similar September incident. Despite the lack of injuries, the broken window serves as a stark reminder of the potential danger posed by such actions.

Berlin police are now seeking new leads to identify and apprehend the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and reporting any suspicious activity.

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