Neo-Nazi Launches Attack on Pregnant Neighbor
Hamburg – The bullet that tore through the door and a chest of drawers miraculously missed its intended target. Amtulmusawar M., a 24-year-old German-Pakistani woman, was not in the hallway of her apartment at 9:46 p.m. on May 27, when her neighbor Ulf M., 49, pulled out his Winchester model 94 bolt-action rifle and fired.
Ulf M. now stands trial for attempted assassination with malicious intent. The investigation revealed that his motivations were fueled by xenophobia, a deep-seated hatred and fear of other cultures and races.
Ulf M. claimed he had largely abandoned his xenophobic beliefs, but the court discussed videos and objects found in his apartment that suggested otherwise.
"I'm an Amok Shooter"
Ulf M. reportedly told a forensics officer after the crime, "I'm an amok shooter. I'll shoot again if I get the chance." As for the crime itself, he stated, "I loaded the gun in my apartment, then shot from the hip, so to speak. There was a loud bang. It startled me."
Court documents allege that Ulf M. had a history of acting on his hate-fueled impulses, as seen in his comments to neighbors in which he threatened to harm them with an ax and a gun.
A Glimpse into the Accused's Mind
"I'm a skinhead through and through, but not a right-wing extremist."
Ulf M. tried to present himself as a misunderstood individual during trial, despite the evidence presented by the court. The trial revealed two videos created and shared by him on social media, in which Ulf M. spewed vile slurs against black people. Investigators also found an abundance of Nazi memorabilia and weapons in his apartment, including brass knuckles and nunchucks (choke sticks).
"I Never Meant to Harm Anyone"
Ulf M. maintained that he had not intended to harm anyone. He claimed he had been in a drunken rage and merely wanted to scare his neighbors, but the court didn't buy his explanation.
Amtulmusawar M., who works as a medical assistant, described the events of that fateful night, "I heard a really loud noise. I went to the door, looked through the peephole. I saw him with the gun, I felt dizzy. Then I discovered the bullet hole."
On Trial for Hate Crimes
The case against Ulf M. for attempted murder with malicious intent continues, with the prosecution focusing on his hateful rhetoric and actions. The evidence against him is compelling, painting a picture of a troubled individual driven by prejudice and hate.
- Despite professing to have abandoned his xenophobic beliefs, Ulf M.'s actions and the weapons found in his possession contradicted his claims.
- The trial unveiled a pattern of Ulf M.'s violent, hate-fueled outbursts, which included multiple threats against his neighbors.
- Vile slurs against black people and the possession of Nazi memorabilia further highlighted Ulf M.'s deeply rooted hatred and intolerance.
Sources: Bild.de
Insight gained from Enrichment Data: The shooting in this case can be understood in the broader context of neo-Nazi ideology in Germany during the 1980s. The DA, a neo-Nazi terrorist organization, was responsible for a series of hate crimes and arsons targeting Vietnamese refugees.
