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Shots at ex-partner: 67-year-old arrested in Ruhstorf!
In Ruhstorf, Bavaria, a 59-year-old woman was seriously injured by gunfire. A 67-year-old is in custody and the incident is being investigated as an attempted homicide.
Shots at ex-partner: 67-year-old arrested in Ruhstorf!
In a tranquil community in Lower Bavaria, a shocking incident has dampened the holiday spirit. On New Year's Eve, a 59-year-old woman was killed in Ruhstorf a. d. Rott was seriously injured by three shots as she stood in front of her home. The suspect, a 67-year-old man, is accused of shooting his former partner, which raises suspicions of attempted homicide. The police were alerted by a relative of the woman and the suspected shooter was arrested that same evening
The injured woman was immediately taken to a hospital where her life was in danger, but there is now no longer an acute threat. The crime scene, a quiet evening in a small town, also surprised the investigators. So far there is little information about the background to the incident. It is currently unclear whether there were special motives or other problems between the two. According to Zeit, the 67-year-old has been in custody since New Year's Day and is awaiting further legal action.
A worrying trend
Recently, there have been worrying trends in violent crime. The number of reported acts of violence is continually increasing. According to the new crime statistics survey, a total of 217,277 violent crimes were registered in 2024, which represents an increase of 1.5 percent compared to 2023. What is particularly alarming is that physical injuries associated with the use of knives increased by 10.8 percent. Murder and manslaughter cases are also affected by a slight increase, as reported by [Tagesspiegel](https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/ criminalstatistics-2024-rekordhoch-bei-violentcrime–the-important-numbers-and-graphics-im-uberblick-13471213.html).
The current case in Ruhstorf is not an isolated incident, but is part of a series of recent incidents that have recently put public safety in Bavaria to the test. The statistics show that not only the absolute number of crimes has increased, but also the number of victims. Victims of violent crime rose by 6.3 percent.
Comprehensive investigations
The incident in Ruhstorf and similar cases raise questions that go beyond the individual acts. The investigation is in full swing and it remains to be seen what further information will come to light. The Deggendorf public prosecutor's office and the criminal police are on site with a team to clarify all the details and determine possible connections. It could also play a role whether the 67-year-old had a permit for the firearm used, an aspect that is becoming increasingly important in public discussion.
While we hope for further news, police emphasize the importance of warning residents to be cautious and to act immediately if assaults are suspected. Recognizing danger is a first step in preventing such tragedies.