German police fatally shoot knife attacker in Moers
Suspect killed after attacking pedestrians with knives in Moers
German authorities reported on Tuesday they had fatally shot a man accused of attacking pedestrians with knives in Moers, a town in the west of the country. This incident occurred just days after a deadly knife assault in nearby Solingen.
Emergency responders received a call at approximately 2:45 pm (1245 GMT) on Tuesday, alerting them to a man who had “assaulted and threatened several passers-by” in Moers, according to a statement from Duisburg police. Officers tracked down the 26-year-old German suspect, who then “attacked (them) with two knives in his hands,” the police revealed.
The police responded by shooting the suspect, resulting in his fatal injury. No other individuals were harmed in the encounter.
Police shoot man (26) in Moers (NRW)
"He ran out into the street with two kitchen knives like a madman"
Forensic officers at the crime scene on Tuesday
The police at the crime scene on Tuesday – a play street in the Moers district of Repelen
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Germany remains on high alert following a knife attack on Friday in Solingen, roughly 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Moers, which left three people dead and eight injured. Authorities suspect a 26-year-old Syrian with alleged ties to the Islamic State group carried out the attack.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, honouring the victims on Monday, vowed to tighten Germany’s weapons laws, particularly concerning knives. He promised that stronger weapons controls would be implemented “very quickly.”
The Solingen attack has sparked renewed debate over immigration in Germany and has increased pressure on Scholz ahead of important regional elections scheduled for Sunday. The suspected attacker was supposed to have been deported to Bulgaria, his initial point of entry into the European Union, but appears to have evaded deportation efforts.
Scholz stated on Monday that Germany would “do everything we can to ensure that those who cannot and must not stay here in Germany are repatriated and deported.”
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Star reports that police shot and killed a 26-year-old man armed with knives in Moers, Germany, after he threatened passersby and attempted to attack officers.(read more)
- CNN reports on a stabbing attack in Solingen, Germany, where at least three people were killed and several injured, with a manhunt underway to identify the perpetrator.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened in Moers, Germany?
German police shot dead a man suspected of attacking passers-by with knives.
Were there any injuries in the Moers incident?
No other people were injured besides the suspect who was fatally shot.
What was the suspect in Moers carrying?
The suspect was carrying two knives.
What recent event has put Germany on high alert?
A knife rampage in Solingen that killed three and injured eight.
What did Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledge regarding weapons laws?
Scholz pledged to tighten Germany’s weapons laws, especially regarding knife use.
