SEK Deployment in Duisburg: Man Shot with Knife - Police shoot armed man after standoff at Duisburg mental health facility
A police tactical unit shot and wounded a man in Duisburg on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at a mental health residential facility after the suspect reportedly barricaded himself in the attic. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 8:00 a.m., following reports of an armed man with a knife.
The situation began when police received an emergency call about a man allegedly wielding a knife inside the facility. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect locked in the attic. One of the first responders suffered minor injuries during an initial confrontation with the man.
To resolve the standoff, the SEK (special operations unit) was deployed. Using a fire department ladder truck, officers made contact with the suspect through an attic window. The confrontation escalated, leading to the tactical unit opening fire and wounding the man.
The injured suspect was later taken to a general hospital for treatment. Authorities have yet to clarify the exact chain of events that resulted in the shooting.
The incident remains under investigation as police work to determine the full circumstances. The injured officer received medical attention, while the suspect is now in the hospital. No further details have been released at this time.
