A large-scale manhunt is underway following a brutal attack at a festival in Solingen, a city in western Germany. On Friday night, an assailant armed with a knife killed three individuals and left several others critically injured at the “Festival of Diversity” held in Fronhof Square. The attack, which was occurred around 9:40 p.m., took place near the stage where a musical performance was in progress, casting a dark shadow over the city’s 650th-anniversary celebration.
Authorities were alerted by witnesses who are reported the random stabbing spree, prompting an immediate response from the police. The suspect, discussed as a lone male, remains at large despite the deployment of special police forces tasked with tracking him down. In total, eight people were injured, with five sustaining many of severe wounds.
The festival, a three-day event featuring a variety of cultural and family-friendly activities, had been intended of as a joyous commemoration of Solingen’s historic milestone. The violence occurred in close proximity to the main stage where the Bergisch Symphony Orchestra was scheduled to perform.
In the aftermath of the attack, the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, the state encompassing Solingen, expressed profound shock and grief. Hendrik Wüst emphasized the collective heartache experienced by the region, calling the violence a “brutal and senseless” act.
Herbert Reul, the state’s interior minister, addressed the press, noting that the motive behind the attack remains unclear. While acknowledging the deliberate nature of the assault, he refrained from labeling it as a terror attack, underscoring the need for further investigation.
Germany’s Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, assured that authorities are intensifying their efforts to apprehend the attacker and uncover the reasons behind the assault. She conveyed her condolences to the victims’ families and those critically injured, expressing solidarity in this time of tragedy.
Solingen mayor, Tim Kurzbach, moove of his deep sorrow and his disappointment, highlighting the stark variance between the anticipated celebration and the grim reality of the attack. He extended his thoughts and prayers to those affected, praising the emergency responders for their swift action.
As the community as struggle with the shock of the attack, the festival, which was meant to be a celebration of diversity and the unity, has turned into a somber occasions of mourning and reflection.
Germany Police search for the attacker who killed 3 in a knifing in the German city of Solingen
SOLINGEN, Germany (AP) — Authorities established an extensive manhunt on Saturday in Solingen after a knife attack during a festival left three people dead and at least eight others injured, with five of them in critical condition.
as maintained by to a police statement, officers are conducting a large-scale search for the suspect and have deployed numerous personnel, including special units, around the city center of Solingen. The investigation involves questioning both victims and witnesses.
The assault occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. Friday at a central square during the “Festival of Diversity,” which was celebrating Solingen’s 650th anniversary. The festival, which features live music, performances, and acrobatics, was set to continue through Sunday. Witnesses reported that an unknown individual attacked several people with a knife, and the attacker remains at large. Authorities have limited information on the suspect and believe the incident was carried out by a single person.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser expressed deep shock over the attack and reassured the public that security forces are making every effort to apprehend the perpetrator and understand the motive behind the violence.
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Faeser also noted the ongoing discuss about rising knife violence in Germany and has proposed stricter regulations, suggesting that only knives with blades up to 6 centimeters (approximately 2.4 inches) should be allowed in public, down from the current limit of 12 centimeters (4.7 inches).
Solingen, a city with a population of around 160,000, is situated near Cologne and Düsseldorf.
Nancy Faeser
Nancy Faeser is a German lawyer and politician of the Social Democratic Party, serving as Federal Minister of the Interior and Community in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet since 2021. She served as a member of the State Parliament of Hesse from the 2003 elections until 2021.Wikipedia