Suche
Mein Konto
Knife attack in Munich: Police shoot after brutal attack!
In the Sendling district of Munich, a woman injured two people in a knife attack, and police shots led to her death.
Knife attack in Munich: Police shoot after brutal attack!
Yesterday, June 7, 2025, a shocking incident occurred in Munich that brings back memories of similar tragic events. A 30-year-old woman rioted in a supermarket near Theresienwiese and was perceived as threatening. According to information from Mercury The situation boiled over when, after a short stay at the police station, the woman injured a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman with a kitchen knife on Westendstrasse.
The police were then alerted and found the woman at St. Paul's Square. Despite clear threats from her, the police decided to use their service weapon and fatally shot the attacker. Tragically, the woman later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. The background and motive behind her attack are still unclear, but eyewitnesses describe her as “very inconspicuous”.
Memories of past incidents
This incident is strongly reminiscent of a similar case from August 2024, when a woman was attacked with a knife in a supermarket and was shot by the police. Many in the community are shocked by this repeated escalation of violence, including the pastor of the nearby church, who speaks of a “shocking experience.” The police department has already started an investigation to clarify how many shots were fired and in what context the weapon was used.
There was also relatively positive news about the incident: the injured had to be treated on an outpatient basis, but fortunately they did not suffer any serious injuries. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann congratulated the officers for their quick intervention, while at the same time there are growing calls for patrol officers to also be equipped with Tasers in order to be able to react more appropriately in such dangerous situations.
Demand for better equipment
Concerns about the use of firearms by the police are growing in German cities, especially after the alarming figures in 2023, in which four people in Bavaria died due to police violence - the highest number since 1997. The regional association of the German Police Union is also demanding that police officers be given access to electric shock devices such as the Taser. This is considered necessary given the aggressive and often psychologically stressed attackers.
However, the use of Tasers is not without problems. According to a report by Amnesty International There have been at least ten deaths in Germany since 2021 that are related to the use of Tasers. These devices are often misused and can cause serious injuries to non-violent people. There is also a large-scale global call for regulations and controls when dealing with such police technologies.
Discussions surrounding the proper handling of such operations and the use of force in general are sure to gain momentum in the near future as the city and police departments look for solutions to prevent further such incidents.