Overview
- Steffen Krach, who was canvassing Tuesday on Schloßstraße in Berlin-Steglitz, was threatened by a man who said “Do you want a gun to your head?” before an aide intervened and police detained the suspect.
- Investigators with the Berlin LKA’s state security branch are now leading the case against a 61-year-old on suspicion of making a threat and causing bodily harm.
- Police said the man had no weapon and was released after his identity was recorded, and no injuries were reported at the scene.
- Officers are still examining motive and whether the suspect had confronted others nearby, while Krach filed a complaint on site and continued his street campaign.
- Parties across the spectrum condemned the incident and pointed to a rise in aggression at campaign events, as some outlets reported unconfirmed claims that the suspect was known to police.