During a traffic stop in Aßlar, a police officer shot at a 29-year-old driver after the man hit him with his car. Both suffered severe injuries and are being treated in hospital. The exact circumstances are under investigation.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Aßlar, in the Lahn-Dill district of central Hesse. A police officer was conducting a routine traffic stop when the 29-year-old driver attempted to flee. He drove directly at the officer and hit him with his vehicle.
The officer responded by shooting at the driver. Both men suffered severe injuries and were taken to the hospital. Police stated that the 29-year-old and the officer are currently receiving medical treatment.
«The exact backgrounds and sequence of events are currently being investigated», police said in a statement. The state criminal police office has taken over the investigation. No further details were provided initially to avoid compromising the ongoing probe.
This incident highlights the risks police officers face during traffic stops, though authorities released no additional information on possible motives or the driver's prior record.