Armed man in house - SEK operation in Aalen ended

SEK operation in Aalen ended

On Tuesday evening, October 18, 2022, a SEK operation in Aalen ended. According to police, a man had barricaded himself in a house with a gun.

The operation began at around 6:30 p.m. with a large contingent of police officers in the Volkmarsberg district. The SEK gained access to the house shortly after 8 p.m., and the man was taken into custody around 8:15 p.m.

Background to the operation

According to police, the operation was preceded by a domestic dispute. The man is said to have threatened his partner with a gun. The woman was able to escape from the house and call the police.

The police then cordoned off the area around the house and tried to negotiate with the man. However, the negotiations were unsuccessful, and the SEK was finally deployed.

The man is now in police custody. He is being charged with attempted murder and coercion.

Conclusion

The SEK operation in Aalen ended peacefully. The man was arrested without anyone being injured.

The police thank the residents of the Volkmarsberg district for their understanding and cooperation during the operation.