Woman stabs in Munich: Police shoot, perpetrator dies in hospital

Woman stabs in Munich: Police shoot, perpetrator dies in hospital

Last night, on Saturday evening at 7:45 p.m., there was a dramatic incident in Munich, near Theresienwiese. A 30-year-old Bulgarian woman first attacked a 56-year-old man on Westendstrasse before turning to a 25-year-old woman. The police had to intervene and shot the attacker with a service weapon on St.-Pauls-Platz/corner of Bavariaring. Although the perpetrator was immediately subjected to emergency surgery, she quickly succumbed to her injuries in hospital. The condition of the two victims is currently unknown. Investigations into the woman's motive are ongoing, and there are indications of psychological abnormalities. Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann was grateful for the police's quick intervention and regretted the perpetrator's death. Picture reports on the tense situations and the police operation.

The incident occurred at a time when the Munich police are currently looking back on a positive outcome from the 187th Oktoberfest. After a two-year break, this year the focus was on visitor safety. How News Munich Reportedly, up to 600 emergency services were deployed to ensure security on Theresienwiese.

Brilliant festive season with positive numbers

Overall, the Munich police have drawn a successful balance from 17 days of celebration. The total number of crimes remained relatively constant, with a slight decrease in violent crimes. In 2022, 967 crimes were reported, with physical injuries falling significantly. What was particularly noticeable, however, was the increase in pickpocketing and sexual crimes, as well as resistance crimes against police officers, which also increased. The 376 total arrests this year represent a decrease compared to 2019, which is a bright spot for festival-goer safety.

Let's get to the numbers: During Oktoberfest there was a decrease in drunk driving to 572, but the number of e-scooters was clearly on the rise at around 12,000. With 971 vehicles towed away, this was another sign of the rainproof organization. The police reported no unusual traffic disruptions during the festival, which speaks for the anticipation of the festival visitors.

A review of the security measures

The security concepts have been continuously improved. In fact, 54 surveillance cameras were installed for the emergency services, which were used to support the emergency services in 181 cases. This shows how seriously the police take the safety of visitors. Despite all of these high-quality security measures, the police remain vigilant and will continue to take consistent action against individual crimes, especially sexual assaults. Tz.de reports further measures to ensure security.

In these turbulent times, the hope remains that the positive mood among festival visitors can continue and that the safety measures will continue to be effective. The Munich police have their hands full responding to the diverse challenges that arise during Oktoberfest.