An unknown perpetrator sprayed irritant gas in the Luisencenter Darmstadt, triggering an eviction.
The police are investigating and asking for information.
Update from Wednesday, March 13th, 1:45 p.m.:
Even a few days after the incident in the Luisencenter in Darmstadt, there are no new findings.
On Saturday, March 9th, the shopping center was evacuated due to spraying of irritant gas.
Some visitors were injured, but everyone was released on site after receiving medical care.
As the police reported on request, the search for the perpetrator has not yet yielded anything.
However, investigations continue in all directions.
Luisencenter in Darmstadt evacuated – several injured and police intervention
First report from Saturday, March 9th, 8:32 p.m.:
Darmstadt - Shock during weekend shopping: On Saturday evening (March 9th), the Luisencenter in Darmstadt was evacuated due to an irritant gas incident.
According to the South Hesse police, the security service and the fire department were called to the scene at around 5:20 p.m. after a previously unknown person sprayed irritant gas on the ground floor of the shopping center.
The consequences were clear: the gas quickly spread across all levels of the building.
Irritant gas injures visitors and police officers in the Luisencenter Darmstadt
As a result, several visitors to the center complained of respiratory problems and hastily left the building, according to the police.
After the irritant gas report, a total of ten visitors and two police officers were reported as slightly injured to the rescue workers.
The good news: After receiving medical treatment on site, everyone affected was able to be discharged.
The police officers continued their duty.
After a ventilation system was put into operation, the Luisencenter building in Darmstadt was declared pollutant-free again at around 6:15 p.m. and opened to the public.
Police are looking for witnesses after an irritant gas incident in the Luisencenter Darmstadt
The police have now started an investigation to identify the person who caused the incident.
Anyone who has made suspicious observations is asked to contact the 1st police station on 06151-96941110.
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