A rifle shooter left around 20 bullet holes on the roof of the church tower in Mittenwald. The police are investigating. The time of the crime is surprising and does not make the investigation easier.
- By chance, 20 bullet holes were discovered on the roof of the church tower in Mittenwald (Garmisch-Partenkirchen district).
- Nobody can say how they got there, who the gunner was. The police are investigating.
- One thing is clear: the damage is high - and the deed was long ago.
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Update, 9.30 p.m .: The mysterious shots at a church tower in Mittenwald are still puzzling. Inspection chief Holzer does not believe that the shooter has an officially registered weapon . "Otherwise he probably wouldn't shoot the church tower."
Clarifying the case is very difficult. Not least because the investigators found no projectiles in the church tower . These are probably all in the wooden casing, which is located below the copper jacket. Only one thing is certain: the unknown must have pulled the trigger from the Karwendel side - i.e. in the area of Fritz-Prölß-Platz, Hochstrasse, Ballenhausgasse and the southern area of Partenkirchner Strasse.
Police stunned: Unknown shot with rifle at church tower in Mittenwald
Update, 15:44: The Mittenwalder Police Chief Thomas Holzer appears stunned: "This is even complete new territory for me." That's saying something, finally borne by the chief inspector for over four decades the uniform. On Tuesday, colleagues informed the head of the service that an unknown person had taken the place of worship in the crosshairs . Indeed: On the east side of the church tower roof of St. Peter and Paul there are about 20 bullet holes - fired from a rifle , the investigators suspect.
Gun shots at Mittenwald church tower - even the police chief is stunned
In other words, a mysterious gun man in the midst of the market town probably aimed across other rooftops at the top of the baroque jewel without a local hearing a shot.
Basically, the following conclusion suggests: either the perpetrator used a silencer or this bizarre training, possibly with a small caliber , took place in a noise-intensive phase - for example, on New Year's Eve. Another problem: "The time of the crime cannot be limited, but it should be at least two years ago," said a police spokesman.
First report, May 13, 11:33 am Mittenwald - An unknown man has apparently targeted the roof of the Mittenwald church tower with a rifle . The police encountered about 20 bullet holes on the east side at around 50 meters high on Tuesday (May 12) .
Riot in Mittenwald (Garmisch-Partenkirchen district): Unknown shot with rifle at church tower
The time of the crime is difficult to narrow down due to the presence of traces, but should be at least two years ago. The damage to the copper roof is estimated at around 25,000 euros . The police will take information on phone 0 8823/92140.
The bullet holes are clearly visible.
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You can always read the latest news and stories from Mittenwald and the surrounding area and only from us. The church in question, who was the victim of the gunshots, is not the only place of worship in the village. A tour of the chapel reveals the "secret church of Mittenwald". There has been riots recently about another church in the region. Tourists complained about the bells ringing in the Garmisch church.
