Shots Fired at Snack Bar in Köln-Höhenberg: Arrests

Major manhunt with helicopter

During the course of the night, police took several people into custody. „Noch in der Nacht wurden mehrere Personen festgenommen", sources close to the investigation said. It remains unclear whether those arrested are connected to the shooting. „Ob sie mit der Tat in Verbindung stehen, ist nun Teil der Ermittlungsarbeit", the sources explained.

Köln police were initially cautious regarding a possible motive. A spokesperson did not want to comment on whether the arrests are connected to the shooting. The authority also provided no further details in the morning regarding the number of shots fired or the exact sequence of events.

No confirmed motive so far

WDR had already reported on the incident before the official police confirmation. The broadcaster cited its own reporters on the scene as well as information from Köln police. The independent reporting by the Wendersdienst ensured that details of the major manhunt became public during the night.

There are no confirmed findings regarding the background of the incident so far. It remains unclear whether it was a targeted attack on the Turkish business, a personal dispute, or if there is another background. The criminal police have taken over the investigation.

Investigations are in full swing

The Köln public prosecutor's office was involved in the initial investigative steps according to information from our editorial team. The case thus follows the standard procedure for firearms offenses: in addition to securing evidence at the crime scene, witnesses are being interviewed and possible surveillance footage is being analyzed.

Residents in Höhenberg expressed shock in the morning. The multicultural district on the right bank of the Rhine is home to numerous snack bars and small shops that are frequently visited at night by late-shift workers and partygoers. Many residents called for a greater presence of police and the public order office.

Police announced that further information on the status of the investigation and on those arrested would be released during the course of the day. Until then, the authority asked that no speculation about possible backgrounds be spread and that tips from the public be directed to the criminal investigation department.