Two people were killed and a third seriously injured in a knife attack on Tuesday in the German city of Ludwigshafen, in the western German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
The suspected assailant was seriously injured by a police shot, media reported. The motives for the attack, which occurred in the middle of the street in the Oggersheim district, are still unknown, but security forces are investigating all possibilities, a police spokeswoman said.
According to statements to the regional network SWR, the attack was preceded by a fight, although the reason for the discussion is unknown so far.
Through their Twitter account, the police reported the knife attack and the arrest of the alleged perpetrator, while assuring that "there is no danger" and asking the population not to approach the place so as not to hinder the measures. police.
Subsequently, he reported a point of contact for possible witnesses who can report what happened. The police spokeswoman indicated that the suspect fled at first, but he was arrested by the patrol that had taken over the pursuit and was the one who shot him.
