A major police operation is currently underway in the German capital of Berlin, where a man has taken a woman hostage inside a local supermarket. The incident is occurring at a Rewe supermarket located in the Marienfelde district.
According to official statements from authorities, police have already established contact with the man inside the premises. The operation was initiated at approximately 10 p.m. local time (0800 UTC).
Armed police officers equipped with protective gear have been observed at the entrance of the store, as seen in footage circulated on social media. The surrounding area has been cordoned off by law enforcement, and a significant presence of emergency vehicles remains on-site. Onlookers have gathered near the scene to monitor the developing situation.
Part of the street appears to have been cordoned off. In one of the videos documenting the incident, a police officer is shown climbing a ladder leaning against the building’s wall and looking inside the supermarket.
