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CameroonOnline.ORG | Two weeks after a fatal shooting near the main train station in Düsseldorf, law enforcement authorities have arrested the suspected perpetrator. The incident, which took place on March 12, resulted in the death of Alain Tsapi , a 49-year-old Cameroonian man, reportedly following a dispute over money. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has gripped the public and spurred an intensive cross-state investigation.
Arrest in Wetzlar: A Multi-State Operation
The suspect, a 23-year-old man, was apprehended on Tuesday morning during a police operation in Wetzlar, Hesse. He was not alone. At the time of the arrest, he and three others—including his 47-year-old mother and her 55-year-old brother—were involved in another violent incident. According to the East Hesse Police Department, the group had allegedly threatened a 34-year-old man with a firearm in a wooded area around 4 a.m. The man managed to contact police, leading to a coordinated response and the subsequent arrest of all four individuals.
The 23-year-old reportedly resisted arrest and sustained minor injuries. He was later brought before a magistrate in Düsseldorf and has since been held in pre-trial detention on suspicion of manslaughter.
Search and Seizure Operations Yield Firearms
In the aftermath of the arrest, police executed search warrants across Hesse and Saarland. Investigators seized two firearms and ammunition. Forensic analysis is underway to determine whether one of the weapons was used in the March 12 shooting.
Although the suspect’s mother and uncle were initially detained, both were released after questioning due to a lack of grounds for continued detention. The same applied to the fourth suspect, a 20-year-old man.
Background of the Crime: A Dispute Turns Deadly
The homicide squad in Düsseldorf, operating under the codename “Karl,” quickly pieced together evidence following the deadly incident. Surveillance and witness accounts indicated that the Cameroonian victim had been the target of a premeditated confrontation. The group reportedly waited outside a hotel on Graf-Adolf-Straße, where they encountered the victim.
An altercation ensued, allegedly over financial matters. Authorities suspect the Cameroonian man may have defrauded the group. He had previously been investigated for counterfeiting, illegal residency, and fraud. At the time of his death, he was wanted by police for questioning.
As tensions escalated, the 49-year-old fled into an Uber vehicle in an attempt to escape. The group pursued the car, catching up to it at a red traffic light. There, the shooter reportedly fired multiple shots through the vehicle’s windows, fatally striking the man in the back seat.
A Case Still Unfolding
The investigation into this complex and tragic case is far from over. While the suspected shooter is now in custody, law enforcement officials are continuing to analyze the seized evidence, track the firearm’s origins, and untangle the broader web of criminal activities that may have contributed to the fatal altercation.
