Woman killed by stabbing in Lidl supermarket in Ratzeburg – 44-year-old arrested
A woman was fatally injured by a stab weapon in a supermarket in Ratzeburg. A 44-year-old suspect was admitted to UKSH Lübeck with serious injuries.
Fatal knife attack in Ratzeburg supermarket – murder commission investigating
A woman died following an attack with a stab weapon in a supermarket opposite the railway station in Ratzeburg (Duchy of Lauenburg district). According to ndr.de, the incident occurred at approximately 15:35.
A 44-year-old suspect is said to have allegedly attacked the woman with a stab weapon, fatally injuring her in the process. According to a police spokesperson, the man also sustained serious injuries and was taken to the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) in Lübeck. The spokesperson was unable to provide information on how he himself was injured.
Police sealed off the area widely. According to the authorities, there was no danger to the public. Officers from the murder commission and forensic specialists from the Lübeck district criminal investigation department were deployed. Criminal police are investigating on suspicion of a homicide. The motive for the crime remains part of the ongoing investigation.
According to several media reports, a knife attack is said to have occurred. According to the "Lübecker Nachrichten", approximately 20 customers were in the shop at the time of the incident. A witness reported that he, together with another man, had overpowered the attacker. The witness had the impression that the perpetrator and victim did not know each other.
Police also set up a tip portal for witnesses where images, information and videos can be uploaded.
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