Knife attack at Olfen care home – one dead and two seriously injured
A 72-year-old resident stabbed fellow residents in the Münsterland region. One woman died, two others were seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Attack at Olfen care home
A 72-year-old resident of St. Vitus Stift in Olfen attacked several people with a knife on Wednesday. One woman died from her injuries. According to police, two further women were seriously injured, one of whom is in a life-threatening condition. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
As n-tv reports, the man attacked in his room at around 20:39. Police arrived with a large contingent, and two rescue helicopters landed at the facility. According to the "Bild" newspaper, the suspect allowed himself to be apprehended without resistance. The motive is currently unclear.
St. Vitus Stift is a municipal senior care centre with 77 places for elderly people in need of care. The facility also offers 36 barrier-free flats in supported living and specialised residential groups for people with dementia. The facility is run by the City of Olfen.
Source: n-tv