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BERLIN – Authorities in Berlin have initiated a criminal investigation following an incident in which shots were fired at a commercial property in the Kaulsdorf district. The Berlin Police Department reported that the incident occurred at a snack bar located on Chemnitzer Straße.
Discovery of the incident
The 31-year-old owner of the establishment discovered the damage yesterday morning, November 13, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m. while arriving to open the premises for business. Upon observing the damage, the owner immediately contacted the police to report the incident.
Responding officers arrived at the scene and confirmed that shots had been fired at the building. Investigation revealed bullet holes in the establishment’s metal shutter, as well as in a windowpane located behind it. According to official police reports, there were no individuals inside the snack bar at the time the shots were fired, and consequently, no injuries were reported.
Ongoing investigation
Due to the nature of the crime, the case has been transferred to the BAO Ferrum unit of the Berlin State Criminal Police Office (Landeskriminalamt). The unit is currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to identify those responsible.
The police have not yet released details regarding potential suspects or a motive for the attack. The investigation remains active, and authorities are currently processing forensic evidence gathered from the scene.
Public safety and police reports
This incident is one of several recent police interventions reported across the capital. Earlier today, authorities also reported on a vehicle fire involving a media company’s car in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, as well as a fatal traffic accident in Tempelhof-Schöneberg. The Berlin Police continue to urge anyone with information regarding these or other criminal activities to come forward and assist in their ongoing efforts to maintain public safety.
Further updates regarding the investigation in Kaulsdorf will be provided by the State Criminal Police Office as they become available.
