Police officer's death leaves Kretschmer in disbelief.

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A police officer in Mannheim was knifed in the market square on Friday. He passed away due to his injuries on Sunday afternoon. The suspect in this case is a 25-year-old from Afghanistan who came to Germany in 2014. The prosecutor's office, Mannheim police, and the Baden-Württemberg Criminal Investigation Office all released similar statements. The young man repeatedly stabbed the 29-year-old officer in the head, but the motive for his actions remains unknown. Unfortunately, the perpetrator was also injured in the attack and required medical attention, making it difficult to question him immediately.

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1. The incident in Mannheim has sparked concerns about extremism and crime in Germany, prompting the CDU to call for stronger measures.
2. In response to the death of the police officer in Baden-Württemberg, Saxony's Prime Minister, Michael Kretschmer, expressed his condolences in a statement from Berlin.
3. The incident in Mannheim has brought the role of law enforcement in tackling extremism and crime into sharper focus, with the police under increased scrutiny.
4. The case is being closely watched in Germany, with many questioning why the suspect was allowed to remain in the country and what could have been done to prevent the tragic incident.
5. The Mayor of Mannheim has called for a vigil to be held in memory of the fallen officer, with Germans from across the nation expected to attend, demonstrating the nation's resolve to stand against extremism and crime.

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