Car Attack in Mannheim Leaves Two Dead and Eleven Injured

A 40-year-old man drove into a crowded pedestrian zone in Mannheim, with investigators citing possible mental health issues as a factor.

The attack occurred on Monday in Mannheim's central pedestrian zone, where a Fasnachtsmarkt was taking place, leaving two dead and eleven injured, several critically.
The suspect, identified as Alexander S., is a 40-year-old man from Ludwigshafen with a history of prior convictions, including bodily harm and hate speech.
Authorities are investigating potential mental health issues as a key factor in the attack and have ruled out religious or political motivations so far.
A handwritten note with calculations and directions was found in the suspect's car, but its relevance to the crime is still under investigation.
Calls for increased security measures in public spaces and expanded mental health services have intensified following this and other recent attacks in Germany.