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Herdecke Mayor Stabbed as Police Pursue Family Motive

Authorities are focusing on a family-related explanation rather than a political attack.

Overview

  • Iris Shtaltser, 57, remains hospitalized with serious stab injuries; officials described her condition as critical on Tuesday, and Bild later reported she is improving.
  • Investigators say there is currently no evidence of a political motive and are examining circumstances within the household.
  • Two foster children, aged 15 and 17, called emergency services and were taken for questioning and forensic examinations.
  • Bild, citing police, reports the mayor told investigators her 17-year-old foster daughter carried out the attack inside the home.
  • Bild also reports prosecutors reclassified the case as grievous bodily harm, did not seek arrest warrants, and plan to transfer the minors to youth services.