Gunfire erupts, claim life of a woman
In the heart of Essen's city centre, a shocking incident occurred on Rottstraรe on May 23rd, around 13:45. A gunshot incident left a 54-year-old woman injured in her leg.
The police were swift to respond, initiating a operation at the scene. Witnesses reported that the suspect fled immediately after the shooting.
The authorities are now appealing for any information that could help in their investigation. Witnesses with details about the crime or the fleeing suspect are asked to contact the police in Essen at 0201-829/0 or at [email protected].
Anyone with videos or photos of the crime scene or the incident is asked to upload them to the police NRW tip-off portal under "Clan Crime Essen/Mรผlheim an der Ruhr", which can be found at https://nrw.hinweisportal.de/.
The suspect in the shooting is described as a black male, approximately 185 cm tall, wearing a dark sports jacket, dark jeans, and a black cap.
The woman, who received first aid from police officers at the scene, is reported to be in a stable condition.
The police are currently evaluating evidence from the crime scene and witness statements to identify the suspect and bring them to justice. The organization operating the tip portal for the shooting incident in Essen is not explicitly mentioned in the available search results.
We urge anyone with information to come forward and help the authorities in their investigation. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the need for vigilance and cooperation in our communities.
