Three men destroy house windows with air rifles in Bretzfeld!

Three men destroy house windows with air rifles in Bretzfeld!

At dusk on June 26, 2025, a resident in Weißlensburg heard loud bangs on his window. These noises came from three men shooting at a residential building with an air rifle from a neighboring property. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Schauinsland Street and led to an increased police operation. The men, aged 24, 29 and 30, were quickly identified by the emergency services and now have to answer for damage to property and violating the weapons law. The ammunition used was of a type called Diavolos, indicating the type of air rifle used.

The shooting caused visible damage to the building's window frame. According to the police, however, there was never any danger to people. The departments involved in the operation included the Öhringen police station and the Weinsberg traffic service, which worked together to quickly resolve the situation. After determining the identities of those involved, the officers were able to end the operation.

Consequences for the perpetrators

The three suspected shooters now have to prepare for legal consequences. They not only face criminal charges for damage to property, but also for violating the weapons law because they fired an air rifle. The police seized the air rifle and will continue to investigate accordingly.

The exact motive for the incident remains unclear. Authorities have not yet released any further information about what might have motivated the men to shoot at the home. However, the investigation is ongoing and will hopefully provide new information soon.

Overall, this incident highlights the importance of responsible gun use and the need for the community to report episodic acts of violence. This is the only way to take measures as quickly as possible to prevent similar incidents.