Shock in Magdeburg: Five dead after a fatal Christmas market attack!

in connection with the fatal incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday evening, in which the perpetrator Taleb A. raced into the crowd with a car and killed five people and up to 235 more injured, serious questions arise about the role of the police. Taleb A. was known to the authorities for years and had caused a stir in various places since his last service.

like the MDR tried to reach Taleb A. in early December 2023. After a post on platform X, in which he possibly shared threatening content, an investigation was initiated. The police made a total of five attempts to carry out a risk address, but could not find the man on December 2 and 4. The procedure was finally discontinued.

official contacts and danger speeches

In addition, the Interior Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, Tamara Zieschang, said that Taleb A. had a threat in September 2023 and again a few weeks before the fatal journey. The conversation took place in the Salzland district in 2023, while the last speech was held in his workplace, as n-tv reported. The background of these talks are apparently related to a threat to a lawyer who had represented Taleb A.

On October 4, 2024, police officers Taleb A. met in a medical facility, whereby the medical director had no information about the content of the visit. Taleb A. has not been on duty since the end of October 2024, which was due to a longer period of illness or vacation. The director of the Magdeburg police inspection, Tom-Oliver Langhans, confirmed a criminal complaint and attempt to address a danger, but did not reveal any details.