On February 7, around 1 AM, an incident occurred on Jaunimo Street in Klaipėda when a 41-year-old man opened his apartment door and encountered a neighbor pointing a firearm directly at him. The neighbor, a 61-year-old man, allegedly threatened the younger resident, escalating a situation that could have led to violence. This alarming confrontation was witnessed in the common area of the apartment building, raising concerns about community safety and interpersonal conflicts among residents.

The apprehended individual was found to be under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.22 per mille at the time of the incident. He has since been detained and placed in a holding cell. Local authorities recovered a 4.5 mm caliber firearm from the scene, which has been taken for further investigation. The police have initiated a pre-trial investigation under Article 145, Part 1 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code, which relates to making threats of violence.

This incident highlights the dangers of firearm access in residential areas and the potential for domestic or neighborhood disputes to escalate into serious criminal acts. As the investigation unfolds, it may lead to broader discussions about gun control and community safety in Lithuania, particularly in urban settings like Klaipėda where such confrontations could become more frequent without adequate preventive measures.