Arson Spree Unleashes Chaos in Germany
A man has been shot by police following an arson spree in the German city of Krefeld. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A man was shot by police and taken into custody in the German city of Krefeld on Thursday after he set fires at three different locations and attempted to ignite a movie theater, as reported by local media.
The suspect allegedly employed “incendiary devices” believed to be Molotov cocktails to set ablaze a car and two buildings: an apartment complex and the local Federal Employment Agency office. The fire department received its first emergency call at 7:50 PM local time.
Afterward, the man proceeded toward Krefeld Central Station, attempting to enter the Cinemaxx theater, according to police. Authorities reportedly confronted the suspect in the foyer and fired shots to subdue him.
A video shared on social media shows officers rushing into the cinema, with screams audible before a shot rings out.
The suspect, whose motives remain unclear, survived the gunshot and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties resulting from the three fires.
Police believe that the arsonist was acting alone and do not perceive any ongoing threat to the public.
Nevertheless, the incident has prompted increased security measures in Krefeld. The area surrounding the cinema has been cordoned off, and a significant police presence remained at the scene well into the evening. The nearby station was not put on lockdown.
Local officials, including Mayor Frank Meyer, have also arrived at the site to oversee the situation.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
The suspect allegedly employed “incendiary devices” believed to be Molotov cocktails to set ablaze a car and two buildings: an apartment complex and the local Federal Employment Agency office. The fire department received its first emergency call at 7:50 PM local time.
Afterward, the man proceeded toward Krefeld Central Station, attempting to enter the Cinemaxx theater, according to police. Authorities reportedly confronted the suspect in the foyer and fired shots to subdue him.
A video shared on social media shows officers rushing into the cinema, with screams audible before a shot rings out.
The suspect, whose motives remain unclear, survived the gunshot and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties resulting from the three fires.
Police believe that the arsonist was acting alone and do not perceive any ongoing threat to the public.
Nevertheless, the incident has prompted increased security measures in Krefeld. The area surrounding the cinema has been cordoned off, and a significant police presence remained at the scene well into the evening. The nearby station was not put on lockdown.
Local officials, including Mayor Frank Meyer, have also arrived at the site to oversee the situation.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
