A horrific stabbing rampage at a festival in Solingen, Germany, has left three people dead and eight others injured. Officials are investigating the possibility that the attack may be an act of terrorism. A 15-year-old individual has been detained, but the assailant is still at large. The motive for the attack remains unclear, leading to suspicions of terrorism due to the seemingly random nature of the victims.
The festival, which was held to commemorate Solingen’s 650th anniversary, turned tragic when a man began attacking people with a knife. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and interior minister Nancy Faeser have called for swift justice and a thorough investigation into the incident. The city is in mourning, with residents placing candles and flowers at the festival grounds in remembrance of the victims.
Authorities have canceled the remaining events of the festival as Germany grapples with the aftermath of this rare and devastating act of violence. Solingen, known for its knife manufacturing industry, has been shaken by the tragedy as law enforcement works to apprehend the culprit.