Germany Searches for Motives in Christmas Market Attack
Published On Dec 22, 2024, 5:59 AM
The article discusses the investigation into a tragic incident in Germany where a car was driven into a crowded Christmas market, resulting in the deaths of five people, including a young boy, and injuring over 200 others. The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist who had lived in Germany for nearly two decades. Authorities are struggling to identify his motives, as he had previously been critical of the German government on social media and had been alerted for extreme political views. This attack significantly disrupted the festive atmosphere of the Christmas season in Germany, typically characterized by its outdoor markets.
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