Hand Grenade Found in Bielefeld Following Shooting; Large Area Evacuated
Bielefeld, Germany - A 62-year-old man was shot by police in Bielefeld after allegedly threatening people with a hand grenade late Wednesday evening. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and have established a large exclusion zone around the area, urging the public to stay away.
Initial findings suggest the device is a genuine hand grenade, according to sources within law enforcement familiar with the matter. A bomb disposal expert from the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) is en route and expected to arrive in approximately two hours to assess and potentially defuse the grenade. The incident unfolded after what witnesses described as a dispute originating inside a local restaurant spilled into the street, culminating in the suspect brandishing the explosive.
the suspect,identified as a resident of Bielefeld originally from Siberia,is known to police and has a prior criminal record,including a conviction for violating weapons laws. During a search of his residence, officers recovered a knife, a bottle of vodka, and the suspected hand grenade. Authorities have indicated the man had previously exhibited signs of psychological distress. The situation remains fluid as the bomb disposal expert prepares to arrive and determine the next course of action, with ongoing concerns for public safety paramount.