Tragedy Strikes in Solingen, Germany: 3 Killed, 4 Injured in Festival Attack
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The Associated Press
Posted August 23, 2024 6:39 pm
Updated August 23, 2024 6:40 pm
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Three people were killed and four were seriously wounded in an attack on Friday at a festival in the western German city of Solingen, police said.
Police said that the perpetrator was on the run, German news agency dpa reported. It cited unidentified police sources as saying the weapon was believed to be a knife. The attack happened on a central square, the Fronhof, where live bands were playing.
Mayor Tim Kurzbach said in a Facebook post that “this evening, we in Solingen are all in shock. We all wanted to celebrate our city’s anniversary together and now have dead and wounded to lament.”
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“It breaks my heart that an attack on our city happened,” he added.
The “Festival of Diversity,” marking the city’s 650th anniversary, began on Friday and was supposed to run through Sunday, with several stages in central streets offering attractions such as live music, cabaret and acrobatics.
Solingen has about 160,000 residents and is located near the bigger cities of Cologne and Duesseldorf.
Fatal stabbings and shootings in Germany are relatively uncommon.
In June, a 29-year-old policeman died after being stabbed in the German city of Mannheim during an attack on a right-wing demonstration.
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The attack on the festival in Solingen, Germany is a tragic reminder of the violence and instability that can occur in even the most unexpected places. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this devastating event.
FAQs
Q: How many people were killed in the attack?
A: Three people were killed in the attack.
Q: How many people were injured?
A: Four people were seriously injured.
Q: What was the motive behind the attack?
A: The motive behind the attack is still unclear.
Q: What is the current status of the perpetrator?
A: The perpetrator is still on the run.