Status: 10/18/2022 15:22
Two people were killed in a knife attack in Ludwigshafen and another person was seriously injured. The alleged perpetrator was shot and seriously injured during the arrest, according to police.
Two people died and another was seriously injured in a knife attack in Ludwigshafen. The alleged perpetrator was shot and seriously wounded during the arrest, said a spokeswoman for the Rheinpfalz police headquarters. According to SWR information, there were a total of four participants.
The investigation went in all directions, the spokeswoman said. Further details about the case and the crime scenes were not initially clear.
Police had initially announced that officials had been alerted to a knife attack in the Oggersheim district. was shot.
A police spokesman said the suspect initially fled. A patrol began the pursuit and managed to confront the man. In doing so, he was shot. It was unclear how serious the injuries were.
Police cordoned off the crime scene. “There is no danger to the population,” police headquarters said. “We are currently collecting reliable information and will promptly inform you of the status of the investigation.” Police said on Twitter that they had established a point of contact with witnesses on Comeniusstrasse.