German Police Officer Dies After Knife Attack in Mannheim
A tragic incident unfolded in Mannheim as a German police officer lost his life after being stabbed multiple times while attempting to intervene in a knife attack. The 29-year-old officer, who had been in a coma since the attack, passed away on Sunday, June 2, despite undergoing emergency surgery.
The assailant, a 25-year-old Afghan citizen residing in Germany for around a decade, was captured on camera stabbing the police officer and five members of an anti-Islam group in the city center. The suspect, who had no prior criminal record, was later shot by police and remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other politicians expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the fallen officer, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement officers daily. The police union emphasized the ongoing threat of violence that officers encounter regularly, calling for respect and support from society.
In the aftermath of the attack, tensions rose in Mannheim as rival demonstrations took place in response. While a peaceful human chain formed against violence and hate, far-right and left-wing groups clashed, leading to police intervention and arrests. The incident underscores the complex challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety amidst political and social unrest.