Overview

• The attack occurred on the evening of May 3 in the waiting area of Gera's hospital emergency department.
• A 19-year-old suspect sprayed a 24-year-old patient with pepper spray, injuring 14 others aged 7 to 48 who were nearby.
• All victims suffered minor respiratory irritation and were treated on-site as the waiting room was ventilated.
• Police apprehended the suspect nearby, recovering the pepper spray used in the incident.
• Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, which remains unclear at this stage.