Shots and sword attack in front of bar – one seriously injured

The police cordoned off the crime scene at the bar on Frankfurter Allee

The police cordoned off the crime scene at the bar on Frankfurter Allee Photo: Spreepicture

By Dirk Boettger

Several men got into an argument in front of a bar on Frankfurter Allee in Berlin-Lichtenberg – and it ended bloodily.

At the bar Frankfurter Alle corner Alfredstrasse, there was a dispute between several men on Monday evening. Shortly thereafter, shots are said to have been fired and a man collapsed.

Police officers search the area around the crime scene for evidence

Police officers search the area around the crime scene for evidence Photo: Spreepicture

The man was seriously injured. In addition to possible gunshot wounds, he is said to have suffered injuries from a type of samurai sword. The victim is said to have suffered injuries to the stomach and genitals and had to be operated on in a clinic.

The sword with which the man is said to have been attacked is still lying on the ground

The sword with which the man is said to have been attacked is still lying on the ground Photo: Spreepicture

The evidence security of the LKA is on site and investigates the background of the crime. Everyone else involved is on the run.

Subjects:

Current Attack Bar Shootout

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