Prosecutor's Office Arnsberg and Police Hagen release statement after shooting incident in Menden, suggesting potential additional murder victim
In the town of Menden, located within the Märkischer Kreis region, a tragic incident occurred on August 22, 2025. A 45-year-old man lost his life in a shooting, and another individual, aged 49, was seriously injured. The suspect in this case, Kenan Mehovic, a 40-year-old man, remains at large.
Kenan Mehovic, a local resident of Menden with Serbian-Montenegrin citizenship, is believed to be the perpetrator in this targeted attack. The victims were craftsmen who had reportedly had a dispute with him. Witnesses also reported a potential third victim who was attacked by the suspect but managed to flee the scene. The identity or injury status of this individual remains unknown at this time.
The police are urging the potential third victim to contact them immediately. They also warn that Kenan Mehovic may be armed and advise the public to exercise caution. The suspect is wanted by the authorities and a European arrest warrant has been issued for his capture.
The official website for the Circular Police Authority of Märkischer Kreis is http://maerkischer-kreis.polizei.nrw. For media inquiries, please contact the Press Office at +49 (02371) 9199-1220 to -1222 or via email at [email protected]. For general inquiries, you can reach out to the Police Hagen Press Office at 02331-986 15 15 or via email at [email protected]. The Hagen Police can be contacted at 02331-986 2066.
This report was originally transmitted by the Kreispolizeibehörde Märkischer Kreis and was published by news aktuell. The public is reminded to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
