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81-Year-Old Stabbed Outside Ratingen Restaurant; Police Shoot Suspect

Both the victim and the suspect, who was critically injured by police gunfire, are hospitalized as investigations continue.

  • An 81-year-old man was severely injured in a knife attack outside a restaurant in Ratingen, Germany.
  • Police shot the suspected attacker, who is now in critical condition, after he ignored warnings to stop his threatening behavior.
  • Both the victim and the suspect were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
  • The motive for the attack remains unclear, and authorities are working to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
  • The Düsseldorf police department is investigating the officer-involved shooting as part of standard procedure.
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