Berlin, June 13 – A 61-year-old man was found dead with several stab wounds in a store at Gerichtstraße 52 in Berlin-Wedding around 1:15 AM on Thursday. The Berlin police confirmed the incident on Thursday.
Homicide Squad Investigates Suspected Homicide
According to preliminary findings, the homicide squad is treating the case as a homicide committed by an unknown perpetrator. The first homicide commission has taken over the investigation. Police have not released further details, citing “investigative tactical reasons.”
Authorities have not yet released additional information regarding the circumstances of the man’s death or his identity. The Berlin Police stated on their WhatsApp channel that “the circumstances do not rule out foul play.”
Police Seek Witnesses
The police are now appealing to the public for assistance in their investigation. They are asking:
- Who witnessed anything at the time of the crime that could be related to the offense?
- Who saw a person fleeing from the direction of Gerichtstraße at the time of the crime?
- Who can provide other relevant information about the crime or the perpetrator?
Tips can be provided to the 1st Homicide Commission of the State Criminal Police Office at Keithstraße 30 in Berlin-Tiergarten by calling (030) 4664-911111 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Information can also be given to any other police station or through the online police portal.
