Stimulus gas attack in Karlsruhe: 12 injured in chaotic incident!

Stimulus gas attack in Karlsruhe: 12 injured in chaotic incident!

Karlsruhe, Deutschland - in Karlsruhe there was a shocking incident on June 16, in which a 61-year-old and a 20-year-old got into a violent argument. During the conflict that started in a supermarket around 11:20 p.m., the older man used irritable gas to prevent the younger one from leaving the business. The police reported that several customers and passers -by, including several children, were violated by this dangerous means. In total, twelve injuries were registered who complained of respiratory traces and eye complaints. Some of them even had to be treated in the hospital. A procedure for dangerous bodily harm was initiated against the 61-year-old suspect, such as ka-news.de reported.

The incident once again shows how quickly conflicts can escalate and what potential dangers from the use of irritant gas can be found. The police are now looking for witnesses and other victims and asks for information on 0721/666-3311. The matter is serious, because the police officers who were quickly on hand were affected by the irritant gas, but were able to continue service.

Similar incidents in Karlsruhe

Another shocking incident recently occurred in the city. A 23-year-old woman started with her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend Pfepfer spray during a dispute and injured at least 58 people. The incident took place at Werderplatz, and the sprayer reached several nearby restaurants and a bar. Guests in the bars had to flee the interiors and complained of irritable cough, eyelid pain and difficulty swallowing. In this case, too, the police are investigating for dangerous bodily harm to the woman, such as [t-online.de] (https://www.t-online.de/region/karlsruhe/ID_8436950/Karlsruhe-frau-pfefferSpray- against-Freund-fast-60-wehr) reported.

The authorities found two used spray cartridges in their apartment and check whether the spray may have been used again near a kiosk. While the police continue to deal with the investigation of these incidents, the question remains how the use of such means can be regulated in conflict situations. Finally, the history shows that the use of pepper spray can always lead to injuries not only in disputes between civilians, but also in police operations.

A look at the dangers of pepper spray

The use of pepper spray, also known as irritant gas, is viewed by many as a means of self -defense. But the risks should not be underestimated. There were numerous cases in which pepper spray led to uninvolved people injured. In an expert hearing on the duty of labeling of pepper spray, the police union warned that the improper commitment can be extremely dangerous, especially in crowds, such as buergericht.de. Injuries caused by pepper spray are not uncommon; During a police operation alone, more than 380 injuries were registered.