Police Respond to Incident in Berlin-Friedrichshain Involving Blank-Firing Weapon During DisputeAn altercation between two individuals in the Berlin-Friedrichshain district escalated in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in the deployment of local law enforcement. Following this, the younger individual is believed to have fired several shots from a blank-firing weapon. Law enforcement officers arrived promptly and were able to locate both individuals in the vicinity of the incident. The younger man was temporarily detained by police for identification purposes and underwent a blood test as part of the investigation. This incident highlights the continued vigilance of Berlin law enforcement in responding to public disturbances and enforcing regulations concerning the possession and use of blank-firing weapons.

Source: The Munich Eye February 21, 2026 22:39 UTC