German Christmas market attack victim dies at hospital weeks later
A tragic incident at a German Christmas market last month has claimed another life, bringing the death toll to six. The victim, a 52-year-old woman whose identity has not been disclosed, succumbed to her injuries on Monday at a hospital. She was among the hundreds of individuals injured in the attack that took place on December 20 in Magdeburg.
The assailant, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor, drove a vehicle through the crowded holiday market, resulting in the deaths of five people on the scene, including a 9-year-old boy and four women aged 45, 67, and 75. Many others were left critically injured and hospitalized.
Details surrounding the attack remain limited, and the suspect has not been publicly named. Initial reports suggested that the incident was a suspected act of terrorism. However, according to The Associated Press, the perpetrator “doesn’t fit the usual profile of perpetrators of extremist attacks.”
The suspect, who arrived in Germany in 2006 and was a permanent resident, described himself as an ex-Muslim and expressed anti-Islamic sentiments while showing support for far-right ideologies on social media. German Justice Minister Volker Wissing acknowledged that the perpetrator had exhibited concerning behavior in the past, but his political statements were too erratic to fit into any known security profiles.
In the aftermath of the attack, mourners paid tribute to the victims by placing flowers, candles, stuffed animals, and other items near the site of the market. The outpouring of support and remembrance took place in front of St. John’s Church, close to the scene of the tragedy.
The incident has sparked national mourning and renewed discussions about security measures in public spaces. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack and work towards preventing future tragedies. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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