In Essen, police have arrested a 23-year-old suspect accused of seriously injuring two young men in a shooting on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Katernberg district and may be linked to clan-related conflicts. The victims underwent emergency surgery and are in hospitals.
On Saturday evening, shots were fired in Essen's Katernberg district, reported by witnesses. Police arrived shortly after and found two seriously injured men: a 22-year-old German national with a gunshot and stab wound, and a 19-year-old with German and Turkish nationality suffering a stab wound. The 22-year-old was in life-threatening condition and underwent emergency surgery that evening; both were taken to hospitals.
Investigators suspect a connection to the so-called clan milieu. Overnight, the homicide squad searched the apartment of a 23-year-old Syrian national from Essen. Special forces (SEK) blew open the door to gain access, but the suspect was not there. "Because we have indications of a dispute in the clan milieu, we have also involved our specialist investigators," a police spokesman said.
On Sunday, the 23-year-old turned himself in to police and was arrested. The exact background and motive of the incident remain under investigation. Police emphasize that inquiries are ongoing to clarify further details.