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Incident Details
Yesterday afternoon, a shocking incident unfolded in the town of Lauf an der Pegnitz near Nuremberg, Germany. An Iranian citizen attacked three federal police officers with a knife, prompting them to open fire. The German TV channel Welt reports on the event.
Sequence of Events
The incident occurred at around 16:45 local time at the railway station. According to the police representative for Middle Franconia, the attacker initially targeted a federal police patrol car. As the officers exited the vehicle, the man assaulted them with a knife.
Police Response
The officers fired several shots at the assailant, causing him to fall. They immediately called for medical assistance, but the attacker succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Ongoing Investigation
The police representative confirmed that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities are currently working to determine the motives behind the attack and all related circumstances.
For more details on the incident, visit the Welt.
This incident highlights the importance of law enforcement readiness to respond to emergencies and underscores the need for ongoing discussions about public safety measures.
