Authorities are still searching for the perpetrator of a knife attack in Solingen, Germany that left three people dead and eight others injured. ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the perpetrator targeted Christians and was avenging Muslims in Palestine. Despite a 15-year-old boy being arrested, the authorities have not found the main suspect.
The attack occurred during celebrations for Solingen’s 650th anniversary, and the slain victims included one woman and two men. Police have been conducting raids and investigations to gather evidence and locate the perpetrator. Germany’s Minister of the Interior and Community, Nancy Faeser, visited Solingen to show support for the city and its people.
While the attack has not been officially classified as terrorism, authorities have warned the public to remain vigilant. ISIL, the group claiming responsibility, has faced significant territorial losses in Iraq and Syria since 2017. The attack has shocked the community, leading to the cancellation of the remainder of the festival that was initially meant to celebrate the city’s anniversary.
Witnesses have been urged to provide any relevant information or footage of the attack through an online portal. Churches in Solingen have also opened their doors to provide support and pastoral care. The city’s mayor, Tim-Oliver Kurzbach, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. The community remains on edge as authorities continue their efforts to apprehend the culprit responsible for the deadly attack.
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