ABC News - The search for a motive for German Christmas market killings
A tragic incident occurred at a Christmas market in Magur, Germany, where a car plowed into a crowd, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to 200 others. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Talb Alaben, who moved to Germany from Saudi Arabia in 2006, has been placed in pre-trial detention. He faces charges of murder and attempted murder. The attack lasted only three minutes, and the motive remains unclear, though the suspect's social media activity suggests islamophobic views and conspiracy theories. The psychological state of the suspect is under examination. A local nurse, Sheran, who was present during the attack, described the chaos and her efforts to perform CPR on survivors. The community is in shock, with 40 of the injured in critical condition.
Key Points:
- A car attack at a Christmas market in Magur, Germany, killed five and injured 200.
- The suspect, Talb Alaben, is in custody and faces murder charges.
- The attack lasted three minutes; motive is unclear but suspect's social media shows islamophobic views.
- Local nurse Sheran helped survivors, highlighting the chaos and tragedy of the event.
- 40 of the injured are in critical condition, leaving the community in shock.