Six Dead in Magdeburg Market Attack

The death toll from the car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has risen to six after a 52-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital. The attack occurred on December 20, when a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, drove a vehicle into the crowded market, killing a total of six people, including a nine-year-old boy, and injuring over 200. The suspect, who has been in Germany since 2006, is under investigation for murder, attempted murder, and dangerous bodily harm, and is currently in pre-trial detention. Authorities are facing scrutiny for not preventing the attack, despite prior warnings about the suspect's extremist views which included anti-Islamic rhetoric and support for far-right narratives. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the suspect is mentally ill, and there are criticisms about the market's security measures. The incident has reignited debates over immigration and security in Germany.