Shots in Munich's Domagkpark: Fear of gang crime is growing!

Shots in Munich's Domagkpark: Fear of gang crime is growing!

On August 27, 2025, shots were fired in the apartment of a 52-year-old Iraqi in Munich, more precisely on Max-Bill-Straße in Domagkpark. The incident occurred as part of an investigation resulting from a mass brawl on August 19 in which a 19-year-old was seriously injured. Despite the serious situation, the officers discovered during their search of the apartment that the situation quickly escalated. According to [tz.de](https://www.tz.de/muenchen/stadt/muenchens- criminal-clans-das-steckt-hinter-den-schuessen-im-domagkpark-schwabing-93903801.html), the police were in “significant danger” during the investigation and fired at least two warning shots. The Iraqi was initially arrested but later released.

Gang crime is a big issue in Munich. The tensions between groups like the Hells Angels and the Black Jackets that have existed since 2015 show that the streets are burning. A tragic incident occurred in June 2020 when a 45-year-old was stabbed and another man was hit in North Schwabing. There have also been deadly clashes in the past. In March 2022, an 18-year-old Iraqi died from a knife wound during a dispute between gangs, which highlights the worrying situation in Munich.

The danger from rocker groups

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) continues to warn of the high level of danger posed by rockers and rocker-like groups in Germany. According to n-tv.de, around 8,800 people were organized into “police relevant” rocker gangs in 2019, with around two thirds of the potentially dangerous rockers belonging to well-known groups such as the Hells Angels or Bandidos. These groups play a significant role in organized crime and are involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, arms trafficking and prostitution.

A decline in public conflicts is not seen as a sign of relaxation. In fact, the pressure on law enforcement is high and many investigations are underway. While the police in Berlin were active in 56 organized crime cases in 2019, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Although the pressure of persecution has increased, the danger remains grim and real.

A look at organized crime in Germany

Organized crime is a serious problem in Germany that causes immense damage. In 2023, the damage caused by this crime will amount to a whopping 2.7 billion euros, according to [zdf.de](https://www.zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/organisierte-kritikaet-banden-bka- Schaden-milliarden-100.html). This is the highest value in the last ten years. Most of the money is generated through cybercrime, drug trafficking and tax crimes. While drug trafficking accounts for around 40 percent of investigations, serious crimes such as homicides are also part of the report.

In total, there were 642 proceedings against organized crime groups in 2023. It remains to be seen how the authorities will deal with these challenges. The concerns of residents in Munich are growing, and the fear of violent young people is not unfounded, even if many neighbors do not want to talk about their experiences. This situation requires urgent solutions and a clear plan to combat gang violence in the city.