Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5, with more than 200 injured
Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5, with more than 200 injured
Germans mourn the 5 killed and 200 injured in the apparent attack on a Christmas market
Summary
A Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five people, including a child, and injuring over 200.
The 50-year-old suspect, who had lived in Germany for nearly two decades, expressed anti-Islam views and supported far-right politics. Authorities believe he acted alone.
The attack shocked Germany, prompting other towns to cancel Christmas markets and increasing security measures nationwide.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz mourned the victims, and a memorial service is planned. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack, calling it a tragedy.