Police Shoot Suspect in Krefeld Cinema Attack

The Iranian national attempted to ignite a fire in a crowded cinema after setting multiple blazes in the city.

A 38-year-old Iranian man was shot by police in Krefeld after attempting to set a cinema on fire with 150 people inside.
Prior to the cinema incident, the suspect ignited fires at three locations, including a minibus and a government building.
The suspect, who used multiple false identities, has a criminal history and was known to authorities across Europe.
Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive, attributing the actions to potential mental health issues.
The suspect was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and investigations into his motives continue.