DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark /Crime & Justice

Three Shots Fired at Parked Car in Vejle, Denmark

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Three shots were fired at a parked car in Vejle, Denmark, damaging a window and mirror.
  • Police are investigating the incident, which occurred late Tuesday night, and have found shell casings.
  • No one was injured, and police are seeking witnesses and surveillance footage.

Police in Vejle, Denmark, are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Tuesday night, where three shots were fired at a parked car. The incident, which took place around 11:42 p.m. in Skolegade, resulted in damage to the car's side window and side mirror.

Authorities confirmed that no one was present in the vehicle at the time of the shooting, and there are no reports of injuries. The case came to light when a citizen reported the damage on Wednesday afternoon, suspecting it was caused by gunfire. Police responded to the scene in Vestbyen to investigate.

Based on evidence including found shell casings, police have preliminarily concluded that three shots were fired. As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made. Police Inspector Carsten Vester emphasized that while the incident may cause unease, the area is not considered dangerous.

Law enforcement is appealing to the public for any information, particularly from witnesses who may have seen suspicious individuals near Skolegade, Svendsgade, or Vesterbrogade around the time of the incident. They are also requesting any relevant video surveillance footage from the surrounding streets.

Even though we understand that it can seem unsafe that shots have been fired, it is not our assessment that it is dangerous to live or stay in the area.

โ€” Carsten VesterPolice Inspector Carsten Vester's statement reassuring the public about safety in the area despite the shooting.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.