Berlin: Man Threatens Children with Long Gun – Special Police Unit Deployed After Noise Dispute
Berlin, May 25, 2026 – A dispute over noise in the German capital escalated dramatically late Saturday evening, May 24, 2026, when a 35-year-old man reportedly threatened playing children with a long gun in Berlin-Hellersdorf. This alarming incident triggered a large-scale police operation involving a Special Deployment Commando (SEK).
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 10:45 PM on Saturday. The man allegedly stepped onto his balcony and complained about the noise made by the children. Witnesses stated that he was holding a long gun and threatened the group of children, who subsequently fled the scene.
Police Respond to Witness Alarm
A witness immediately alerted the police, who responded with a significant deployment, including the SEK. The special unit stormed the man’s apartment. Inside, officers found a 43-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, who was identified as the apartment owner. Authorities confiscated a long gun with a magazine but no ammunition, two illegal knives, and approximately 8,700 suspected smuggled cigarettes.
The 35-year-old man, who allegedly made the threats, was released after his identity was verified. The 47-year-old apartment owner, to whom the seized items were attributed, was taken in for identification measures and subsequently released. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Details on the Weapon Remain Undisclosed
The Berlin police have not yet disclosed the exact type of weapon involved. Under German weapons law, long guns typically refer to firearms with a barrel and bolt that together exceed 30 centimeters in length, and whose shortest intended overall length is more than 60 centimeters. This category generally includes rifles, hunting rifles, shotguns, or carbines.
This incident underscores the potential for everyday disputes to escalate into serious situations, requiring immediate intervention from specialized police forces.
