German man charged with kidnapping after Berlin supermarket hostage incident
A 29-year-old German man has been charged with kidnapping for ransom, attempted aggravated extortion, and dangerous bodily harm after allegedly holding a female supermarket employee hostage at knifepoint for over 11 hours in Berlin. The incident began around 10pm on Friday in the Marienfelde neighborhood. Special forces ended the standoff with a taser shortly after 9am on Saturday, freeing the woman uninjured. The suspect sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized before being taken into custody.
Key facts
- Suspect is a 29-year-old German man
- Charged with kidnapping for ransom, attempted aggravated extortion, and dangerous bodily harm
- Held a female supermarket employee hostage at knifepoint
- Incident lasted over 11 hours, from 10pm Friday to 9am Saturday
- Took place in Berlin's Marienfelde neighborhood
- Special forces used a taser to free the hostage
- Hostage was unharmed; suspect sustained minor injuries
- Suspect was hospitalized then placed in police custody
Entities
Locations
- Berlin
- Marienfelde
- Germany