A man who reportedly shot outside a supermarket with a type of musket in Germany has been wounded by police. The incident occurred in the Friedrichstadt district of Dresden this morning, prompting armed officers to respond swiftly.
The 41-year-old suspect was seen brandishing the unusual weapon and uttering a religious phrase before engaging in a gunfire exchange with law enforcement. During the arrest, the man fired at officers, prompting a response from police who managed to injure him without harm to any officers or bystanders.
Following the incident, the man was hospitalized and is now facing charges related to threats and firearm violations. Images from the scene depicted specialized police units securing the area, with the suspect being transported in an ambulance.
Authorities clarified that the man had a musket-like weapon in his possession, which he used against the officers, as per Bild reports. Witnesses described hearing religious phrases and cries of pain before the man was shot, leaving a visible pool of blood on the ground.
Further investigation will focus on the police response tactics, including the number of shots fired and the functionality of the suspect’s firearm. A police cordon remains in place around the supermarket as inquiries continue into the motive behind the incident and whether the shop was a targeted location.