DORTMUND: "Ein Schuss auf einen Beamten!" Was wir über die Geiselnahme wissen!

DORTMUND: "A shot fired at an officer!" What we know about the hostage situation! After an hours-long hostage situation in Dortmund, the investigation into the background of the incident continues. A 51-year-old man allegedly caused a disturbance in a restaurant, threatening people with a club and using pepper spray before fleeing. He then allegedly took his three children, aged 10, 12, and 17, hostage. Around 3:30 a.m., police were able to peacefully resolve the situation after negotiations. The children were taken into custody unharmed, and the man surrendered to the police. The reason for the incident remains unclear. Investigators are working to reconstruct the motive and the exact sequence of events. ... #worldnewschannel #germany #dortmund #crime Subscribe to the WELT YouTube Channel    / weltvideotv   WELT DOKU Channel    / weltdoku   WELT Podcast Channel    / weltpodcast   WELT Netzreporter Channel    / dienetzreporter   The WELT News Livestream http://bit.ly/2fwuMPg The top news stories on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q The media library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 WELT News Channel on Instagram   / welt.nachrichtensender   WELT on Instagram   / welt   A note from us: Due to the high volume of inappropriate and offensive comments, we are currently unable to allow comments. Thank you for your understanding – the WELT Team Video created in 2026