In Wuppertal, a man threatened several passers-by with a knife. He is also not impressed by the police and suddenly pulls out a pistol. The officers open fire.
A man handling a knife and weapon was shot by officers during a police operation in Wuppertal. A spokesman said he was taken to a hospital with injuries on Saturday. No other injuries were initially known. Police had been told that a man armed with a knife was threatening pedestrians downtown.
Because he did not respond to speeches by the emergency services, the officers used pepper spray. The man still didn't put the knife down - and then sat down on a bench, pulled out a pistol and pointed it at the police officers. He was eventually overpowered by officers firing a shot. The background to the crime and other details, such as the man's age and motives, were initially unknown.
