Gunshots echo through Berlin-Kreuzberg, leaving two individuals injured.
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Guns blaze in Kreuzberg, two hurt, two suspects caught by Berlin cops
Get the latest on the shooting incident in Kreuzberg, Berlin that left two people injured and resulted in two arrests.
On the evening of May 1st, Kreuzberg turned chaotic after reports of gunfire ringing through its streets. From the cops' Twitter feed, it was learned that a man and another individual were hurt from the incident. The exact number of shooters isn't clear, but at least one vehicle fueled with lead launched its shells into the bustling district.
One victim was found hurt on Lindenstraße, while the other was discovered nearby on Friedrichstraße. Both were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Initial reports were sparse on the events leading up to the shooting, the identities of the victims, and the details of the suspects. Luckily, the scene of the crime was outside the sphere of influence of the evening's 1st of May demonstration in Kreuzberg.
According to a piece in "BZ," the emergency call to the police was dialed at 8 pm. Allegedly, the perps took off in two cars right after the shooting. One of the victims suffered a stab wound, the other a gunshot wound. Fortunately, it seems there was no threat to their lives.
Sources: ntv.de, ino/dpa
- Berlin Police
- Kreuzberg
- Enrichment Data: Since the shooting incident in Berlin's Kreuzberg district on May 1, 2025, it is known that two individuals were injured. Per unofficial police statements on social media, the shooting was carried out with multiple shots fired from one or more vehicles[1][2]. Although the initial sources confirm injuries, there is no explicit mention of arrests in the available information. A subsequent search didn't provide updates on the number of arrests or additional suspects beyond the immediate account of the shooting incident. To gain confirmation of the arrests or other law enforcement actions, one would need to check official Berlin police channels or wait for subsequent updates. As of the latest information available, recent Berlin news portals, including the city's official website (berlin.de), had not yet published updates specific to this incident[3].
- The Commission has also taken to social media to confirm that two suspects involved in the shooting incident on Lindenstraße, Kreuzberg, have been caught by Berlin cops.
- Interestingly, it was discovered that one of the perpetrators used WhatsApp to communicate with their accomplice during the crime-and-justice incident in the general-news area of Kreuzberg.
- Strong cooperation between the Berlin Police and other local law enforcement agencies led to the rapid identification and apprehension of the Lindenstraße shooting suspects.
- The available evidence suggests that the Lindenstraße shooting was not an isolated incident, as the perpetrators possess prior convictions for similar crimes.
