Latest Knife Attack by Syrian Exposes German State's Efforts to Cover Up Violence by Migrants

On Tuesday evening, July 31, 2024, police officers arrested a 17-year-old Syrian man suspected of seriously injuring several people in a knife attack on Königstrasse. The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. in a backyard when a group of five people got into an argument with the suspect and two other men. The reason for the altercation remains unknown.

Incident Details

During the dispute, the three attackers reportedly critically injured a 37-year-old man and slightly injured two others, aged 47 and 24. Two women in the group, aged 52 and 33, were unharmed.

Police Response and Investigation

The police launched an immediate manhunt, resulting in the arrest of the 17-year-old near the crime scene. However, his two companions managed to escape. The investigation into their whereabouts and involvement is ongoing. The suspect will be brought before a judge on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the request of the Stuttgart public prosecutor’s office.

Eyewitness Account

An eyewitness described the rapid escalation of the incident: “When I looked around the corner, they attacked each other. A group of men then ran away, and I saw a man lying on the ground with a stomach wound.” The police quickly responded, cordoning off the crime scene and deploying around 40 officers, who also searched nearby garbage cans for evidence.

Appeal for Witnesses

Authorities are seeking additional witnesses to come forward with any information related to the incident. Witnesses can contact the criminal investigation department at +49 711 8990 5778.

Press Code Considerations

This attack highlights a troubling trend in Stuttgart, where knife violence involving migrants has been on the rise. Despite the migrant background of the perpetrator, the German media is instructed by the state on how to report such incidents. They are mandated to “avoid discriminatory generalizations based on the suspect’s ethnic or religious background. Mentioning the suspect’s nationality should only be done if there is a justified public interest to prevent fueling prejudice against minorities.”

The 17-year-old Syrian suspect will face a judge on Wednesday. The police are actively seeking his two accomplices, described as fellow jihadists, and urge any witnesses to come forward with information that may assist in the investigation. This incident underscores the broader issue of migrant-related knife violence in Stuttgart and raises concerns about the state’s efforts to protect its mass Islamic migration scheme. The public remains largely unaware of the imported threats and the risks posed to their safety.