Arrest of a 21-year-old following an alleged air gun incident

In an unexpected turn of events, a 21-year-old man from Hanau was provisionally arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with a suspected gunshot incident in the city centre. The incident occurred around 8:35 PM in Paradise Alley.

According to reports, a witness observed the young man pulling out a gun from the trunk of his black Mercedes with a HU license plate, pointing it in the air, and firing a shot. However, no gun was found during a search of the suspect, his vehicle, and person.

After the incident, the suspect drove off in his car. He was later temporarily arrested at his home and taken to the police station for identification and processing. The man remained silent about the incident.

The background of the incident remains unclear at this time. The South East Hesse Police Headquarters is investigating the matter further, and the public is encouraged to come forward with any information.

Witnesses can contact the Hanau police station at 06181 100-120. For media inquiries, the South East Hesse Police Headquarters Press Office can be reached at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach am Main. The telephone number for the collective press office is 069 / 8098 - 1210, and the email address is [email protected]. The fax number is 0611 / 32766-5014.

Individuals seeking further information can also visit the South East Hesse Police Headquarters' website at http://www.polizei.hessen.de/ppsoh. For media inquiries, Thomas Leipold (lei or 0160 / 980 00745), Felix Geis (fg or 0162 / 201 3806), Maximilian Edelbluth (me or 0173 / 5636097), and Claudia Benneckenstein (cb or 0152 / 066 23109) can be contacted.

As the investigation continues, the police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.