Sad memory: nine-year-old André after Magdeburg attack dead

Sad memory: nine-year-old André after Magdeburg attack dead

Floß, Deutschland - On December 22, 2024, a terrifying attack occurred at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, in which at least five people were killed, including the nine -year -old André, who had recently moved from Bavaria to Lower Saxony. André grew up in the market town of Floß in the Neustadt district on the Waldnaab and was known for his loving character. His mother commented in an emotional Facebook post: "Let my little teddy bear fly again ... you will always live on our hearts," reports Merkur .

tragedy for family and friends

The dismay about André's death not only captures his family, but also friends and the community in Floß, where he grew up. The Catholic pastor Max Frücht found how familiar and close to the loss of the community, since many knew him personally. The expression of grief took place in services in which numerous people expressed their sympathy and even cried. André's grandparents and siblings also live in the region, and the mayor recalled the "bright boy", which was estimated, like the t-online reported.

The perpetrator, a 50-year-old man, ran over the crowd with a rental vehicle and injured more than 200 people. It is examined and is said to come from Saudi Arabia. The investigation into why this cruel attack was underway.