Total security gap: Magdeburg mourns the Christmas market after amocation!
Total security gap: Magdeburg mourns the Christmas market after amocation!
In a shattering incident, a fatal attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg shook the city. Taleb A., the perpetrator, drove into the crowd by car and started five fatalities and about 200 injuries. The incident has triggered a wave of grief, while the authorities are confronted with severe allegations. The Criminalist Institute Jena e.V. has filed a criminal complaint with the General Prosecutor's Office in Naumburg, in which aid to murder is mentioned in five cases and for assault in at least 200 cases. Wie das Magazin fr.de berichtet, wird der Polizei sowie der Stadtverwaltung Versagen im Sicherheitskonzept vorgeworfen, das möglicherweise den Anschlag hätte verhindern können.
failures of the authorities in focus
The allegation refers to a security gap that made Taleb A. possible to get to the Christmas market unhindered. Lawyer Dr. Adam Ahmed has asked to expand the investigation into negligent killings, since the security measures, such as the barrier by mobile police barriers, were not sufficient. At the site, it was planned to set up a police transporter as protection against vehicle ripers, but it was missing or was not in the right place. The fulfillment of the security standards is considered according to ZDF which further illustrates the severity of the tragedy.
In his Christmas speech, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier commented on the incidents and called for solidarity. He assured the victims and their relatives that they are not alone with their pain. In this difficult time, many people want to provide consolation and support, says Steinmeier. Despite the dark circumstances, a feeling of community in the city becomes clear, since citizens lay down flowers and candles at the memorial location and show themselves in solidarity. These tragic events will influence the city and its people in the long run, while the investigation continues.| Details | |
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