The incident took place in Lubin on Saturday, November 5, at around 11:40 p.m. Officers from the prevention department received information about an argument and a woman being beaten by her partner. Senior Aspirant Łukasz Dutkowiak, spokesperson for the Provincial Police Headquarters in Wrocław:
At the indicated address, in front of the stairwell, officers found a frightened 21-year-old woman, who stated that her partner had returned home that day and was under the influence of drugs. Without reason, he began wrecking the apartment, beat her and also threatened to kill her.
The woman informed the officers that the man had an air gun with him, and that their 15-month-old child had been in the apartment during the argument.
The woman who reported the incident went outside the block and asked a woman passing by to lend her a phone so that she could call and ask the police for help. The duty officer immediately sent detectives to the scene and also informed other patrols about the incident.
Spokesperson: “During the search for the Lubin suspect, officers received a radio message that the man was fleeing along Odrodzenia Street and immediately gave chase. When he saw the police, the suspect pulled out a concealed object resembling a firearm and fired shots at the intervening uniformed officers. The officers already knew that the suspect had an air gun. Their experience, composure and quick reaction made it possible to avoid a tragedy.
He added: “After the chase, the man was subdued and arrested. He was extremely aggressive and did not obey any orders from the officers. He was under the influence of drugs. He was taken to a police cell.
One of the officers was injured.
The arrested man has already been charged with psychologically and physically abusing his partner. He will also face charges for an active assault on an officer.
The suspect faces up to five years in prison. The court remanded him in custody for three months.
Officers:
In their daily service, police officers often encounter situations that threaten their lives and health. Incidents of this kind frequently occur during interventions involving people who, after consuming alcohol or drugs, are unable to control their behavior. With this in mind, when reporting a crime or calling for help, always provide officers with information about the person concerned. Such knowledge may help avoid a tragedy.