Man Arrested After Firing Shots in German Restaurant and Street

A 54-year-old man is in pre-trial detention in Kehl, Germany, after allegedly firing multiple shots in a restaurant and on a public street. Police apprehended the suspect, who was reportedly intoxicated and armed with a live firearm.

The incident began when the man allegedly argued with another patron in a local establishment. According to police, he then drew a weapon and fired a shot into a wall, causing one bystander to suffer a noise-induced ear injury. Witnesses then escorted the man out of the bar.

Approximately two hours later, the same man is accused of firing at least two more shots near a crossroads. One shot was reportedly fired into the air, and another struck a parked car. Following these events, witnesses alerted the police, who launched a search and arrested the man about an hour later.

Authorities found the suspect to have a blood alcohol level of around 1.5 промилле and discovered he was carrying a loaded firearm with an extra magazine and additional ammunition. A judge ordered his detention due to the risk of flight, and he faces charges including threats, assault, weapons law violations, and illegal entry and residence. The man is reportedly a resident of France.