Woman with a knife in Munich: Shocking attack and police operation!

Woman with a knife in Munich: Shocking attack and police operation!

shock in the Bavarian capital: Yesterday there was a brutal incident near the Theresienwiese, which keeps the Munich population in suspense. A 30-year-old woman attacked passers-by with a knife and injured a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman Leicht, both were treated on an outpatient basis. The attack occurred on Westendstrasse in Schwanthalerhöhe, not far from the traditional Oktoberfest, a place that is normally known for happy gatherings. As Merkur was reported in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene and not so far became conspicuous due to violent offenses.

The police committed to dramatic scenes. After the explosive incident, the police were alerted, who quickly arrived. The circumstances of the police operation are still unclear, especially with regard to the number of civil servants who were at the scene of the crime, and the shots cast. Police spokesman Thomas Schelshorn emphasized that the use of firearms is always considered as the last remedy when the life of an official is in danger. There is currently no evidence of a connection between the attacker and her victims, which makes the motif for the attack even more puzzling.

growing concern about knife attacks

The incident is part of a worrying statistics: According to a survey by Statista are the knife attacks in Germany in recent years continuously increased. This development not only ensures increasing concern in Munich, but nationwide. In some places, especially in large train stations, there is already a ban on knife to prevent such attacks.

In another message, The police Bavaria on a previous tragic incident in the Traunstein district. There, a 35-year-old man who had taken his mother as hostage was shot by the police. The attacker had attacked the officials with a knife in use. Despite quickly initiated help measures, all help came too late. These events show once again how dangerous the handling of violence and weapons can be.

in Munich and beyond, the authorities are now looking for answers and measures to prevent such incidents in the future. While the investigation into the current case under the direction of Commissioner 11 of the Munich Murder Commission continues, it remains to be seen which teachings can be drawn from these tragic events.