- The Mayor Expresses Deep Sadness and Shock Over Solingen's Situation
Solingen's town leader Tim Kurzbach showed disbelief and sorrow after the attack on the city's celebration, leading to fatalities and injuries. "Tonight, we're all in Solingen, feeling shell-shocked, appalled, and deeply mourning," the SPD representative stated on the city's Facebook page. "We all aimed to celebrate our city's anniversary together, but now we're mourning the deceased and wounded. It crushes me to think that our city became a target of such an attack. Tears fill my eyes as I picture those we've lost. I send my blessings to all those still battling for their lives." He expressed gratitude towards all emergency and security personnel for their diligence.
As per law enforcement officials' reports, the tool utilized in the night's assault was a knife. A city-wide alarm was broadcasted. As per the "Solingen Newspaper," authorities have urged Solingen locals to evacuate the city center. The celebration has momentarily halted.
I'm not going to attend the celebration in the city center today, given the recent events. It's heartbreaking to think that I'm not going to celebrate our city's anniversary under such unfortunate circumstances.
