In Magdeburg, specifically in the Adolfstraße area of Fermersleben, a shooting incident occurred on May 14th, targeting a woman. Despite immediate police efforts following the incident, the perpetrator remains at large. The victim, a 51-year-old woman, sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, resulting in severe injuries. Following medical treatment, she has been discharged from the hospital and is currently under police protection.
Significant progress in unraveling the events leading to the crime has been made through intensive police investigations, with a crucial piece of evidence being surveillance footage. The video reportedly shows the perpetrator leaving the scene on foot after the attack, coinciding with a passerby who is now being urgently sought as a key witness. However, due to legal constraints, the video cannot be released to the public at this time.
Following the shooting, a comprehensive search operation was launched, including helicopter and drone searches, but the efforts have so far been unsuccessful in apprehending the assailant. Descriptions indicate that the perpetrator, believed to be of Eastern European descent, was not acquainted with the victim and may have scouted the location beforehand. The victim reported that the attacker did not speak German, suggesting a possible Eastern European origin.
The suspect is estimated to be between 35 and 45 years old, approximately 1.60 meters tall, and was last seen wearing a black vest, dark pants, and a baseball cap or hood. He has distinctive black curly hair and an Eastern European appearance. The police are appealing for any witnesses with information on the suspect’s identity or escape route to come forward by contacting 0391/5461687 or submitting tips through the online portal.