As night falls, the fire of European soccer flares to St. Pauli at 9:00 p.m. Hong Kong time, the fierce battle between Holland and Poland is in full swing, and the passion of Dutch fans in the stands is as strong as the tide. However, a sudden crisis shattered the tranquility. An armed man, armed with a sharp axe and a suspected incendiary object, attempted to break into the Dutch fans' gathering place with the intention of attacking the fans and the police. The German police reacted quickly and fired decisively to stop the atrocity.
Real-life images of the incident quickly circulated on the Internet. The video shows German police officers first attempting to subdue the thug with pepper spray and then firing decisively, at least four shots in unison. The suspect falls to the ground in response and the police immediately subdue him. The suspect, who was armed with an axe and a homemade incendiary device with ill intent, was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment after police opened fire, Hamburg police officials confirmed.
The Hamburg police posted a message on social media stating, "The police are currently conducting a large-scale operation in the St. Pauli area." The message quickly sparked public concern and discussion.
