Police fire warning shots during a critical search in Schwabing!

Police fire warning shots during a critical search in Schwabing!

On Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, there was a police operation in Munich-Schwabing-Freimann that kept everyone involved on tenterhooks. The []

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that several warning shots were fired because a “dangerous situation” was detected when entering the apartment on Max-Bill-Straße. The operation was part of the investigation into an attempted homicide related to an incident a week ago.

At the time of the search, not only the 52-year-old man who was arrested was in the apartment in question, but also several family members. Fortunately, no one was injured during the entire operation, which should reassure everyone. Nevertheless, this incident shows once again that tensions can exist in Munich's districts and quickly escalate. As the Day24notes, research was carried out specifically into an incident in which around 30 people in Schwabing-Freimann got into a heated argument a week ago.

The background of the operation

Two 19-year-olds were injured in the dispute; One young man in particular suffered a profusely bleeding wound from a machete, which was seized by investigators. The incident requires extensive forensic investigation, emphasizes the police in their appeal to the public. This is looking for witnesses and information about other possible people involved in the crime or objects that could serve as weapons.

Munich's crime statistics also show that violent crime in the city has increased, particularly in the case of dangerous physical injuries. Last year's figures give food for thought. According to the TZThere has also been an increase in numerous calls due to disputes.

The security in Munich

Despite such incidents, Munich remains the safest city with over a million inhabitants in Germany, as the police stated in their crime statistics for 2024. The number of crimes fell by 1.2 percent overall, while the clearance rate is still 60.3 percent. And the city has a good hand when it comes to the safety of its citizens, even if police operations have increased in recent years.

Ultimately, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and engaging with police to ensure safety in our neighborhoods. Information can be given by calling 089/29100 or at any police station. An upload portal has also been set up to upload photos, video or audio recordings from the crime scene.