Deadly drama in Magdeburg: Police shoot Afghans after a knife attack!

Deadly drama in Magdeburg: Police shoot Afghans after a knife attack!

In a dramatic turn of events, a 26-year-old Afghan was shot in a police operation near Magdeburg. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. when the man threatened a German with a knife while they were in the staircase of an apartment building. The motives for this dangerous dispute are currently unclear. Residents noticed the dispute and informed the police who immediately approached special forces to defuse the situation, as OE24 .

When the police officers arrived, the threat increased: the Afghan directed his knife not only against the German, but also against the officials of the special unit of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA). At a crucial moment, the police gave up several shots that hit the man. Despite immediate medical care, the suspect later died in the hospital. The fire levy by the police triggered a wave of the discussion, in particular about the appropriate reaction of the emergency services in such tense situations. Further details and backgrounds will be clarified in the course of the investigation, which Image reported.