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Knife-Wielding Attacker Fatally Shot by Police in Rimini

An Egyptian man injured four people during New Year's Eve celebrations before being killed by police in self-defense.

  • A knife attacker injured four pedestrians during New Year's Eve festivities in the Italian coastal city of Rimini.
  • The suspect, identified as an Egyptian man, was fatally shot by police after advancing toward an officer with a knife.
  • Police attempted to stop the attacker with a warning shot before resorting to lethal force in self-defense.
  • The four victims were hospitalized but are reported to be in stable condition and not facing life-threatening injuries.
  • Authorities have not yet determined the motive behind the attack, and investigations are ongoing.
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