Arson suspect (39-year-old male) apprehended in Solingen, investigated for four fatal cases of murder.

Arson suspect (39-year-old male) apprehended in Solingen, investigated for four fatal cases of murder.

In a significant development, police authorities have apprehended a 39-year-old German citizen in connection with the arson attack on Gruenewalder Street that resulted in four tragic deaths. The suspect, who remains silent, was identified following a meticulous investigation.

The investigation began with the evaluation of video footage from surveillance cameras, which showed a person acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the house on Gruenewalder Street during the night of the arson attack. Further findings in the suspect's apartment provided evidence of possible weapons used in the crime.

The breakthrough in the case came when the former landlady was questioned. Based on a detailed description of the former tenant and the examination of the video footage, investigating authorities were able to determine that it was the same person at the time.

The identity of the perpetrator was unknown until this point, but from this combination, a suspicion arose against the suspect in connection with the arson attack. The evaluation of these recordings led investigators to believe that the same person was the perpetrator of the arson attack, despite not being directly recognizable.

The suspect had lived in the same house on Gruenewalder Street until 2022 and had a dispute with his landlady, leading to his eviction. The police secured videos from surveillance cameras showing a person acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the house during the eviction process as well.

The police have also linked the suspect to the arson attack in Höhscheid, another tragic incident that has been under investigation. The evidence pointed to the fact that the same man was also the perpetrator of the arson attack in Höhscheid.

The 44-year-old victim of a violent incident at Birkenweiher, where the suspect was apprehended, was able to name the attacker's name at the scene. From this combination, a suspicion arose against this person in connection with the arson attack.

A professionally operated marijuana plantation was found in the suspect's apartment, but the motive and course of events of both incidents remain to be seen. Police and prosecutors emphasized that they are still at the beginning of the investigation.

The first reactions from Solingen town hall expressed relief at the investigative success and gratitude to the investigators. The name of the alleged perpetrator of the arson attack in Höhscheid is not publicly disclosed at this time.

The suspect is currently in custody and the police have confirmed that they are still gathering evidence to build a strong case against him. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.