At least three people were killed and six others were injured in a knife attack during the celebration of the city’s 650th anniversary in Solingen, Germany. The attacker, who is believed to have used a knife, remains at large. The motive for the attack is still unclear, and the identity of the attacker is unknown. The police have a large presence searching for the culprit.
The attack caused shock and sadness in the city, with Mayor Tim Kurzbach expressing deep sorrow for the loss of life and injuries. He called for prayers and solidarity with the victims and their families. The Minister of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herbert Reul, described the attack as random, with the victims being one woman and two men.
The state government expressed their solidarity with the people of Solingen and the victims, denouncing the act of violence as brutal and senseless. The Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, also expressed shock at the incident.
Solingen, a city of around 150,000 people located northeast of Cologne, was hosting the “Festival of Diversity” as part of its anniversary celebrations. The community is mourning the loss of life and hoping for the recovery of those injured in the attack. Emergency services and police are continuing their efforts to find the attacker and bring them to justice.
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