Authorities are seeking additional testimony and investigative leads following the assault in Solingen.
In a shocking turn of events, the suspect involved in the knife attack at the Solingen city festival on August 23rd has been apprehended. The attack, which took place near a performance stage, left three people dead and six severely injured.
The attack occurred at approximately 21:37, and the suspect used a knife during the incident. The suspect fled the scene after the attack, but was later apprehended on August 24th. The direction of the suspect's escape is unknown.
The Federal Prosecutor's Office has requested the suspect's custody. While no further details about the suspect's apprehension location or circumstances were provided, the police are investigating a shooter who fired from a car near Wupperstraße/Baumstraße on August 18, injuring a 24-year-old man.
The police are seeking information about the suspect and the incident. Information about the person depicted in the image and their whereabouts between August 23rd and 24th is being sought. Additionally, the origin of the depicted rain jacket is being investigated.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact the police. The Solingen police can be reached at 02173 / 585 - 0, while any other police station can also be contacted. Emails can be sent to [email protected] for information. The Düsseldorf police can be contacted at 0211 / 870 - 4084.
The city of Solingen and its residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The attack targeted multiple attendees, and the community is asked to support each other during this difficult time.
Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families during this tragic event. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
