Mannheim Tragedy: Car Attack Shocks City

Published: 2025-03-04

A devastating car attack in Mannheim on Rosenmontag has left two people dead and eleven injured, shaking the city to its core.

The suspect, a 40-year-old man from Ludwigshafen, drove his car into a crowded pedestrian zone during a Fastnachtsmarkt.

The victims include an 83-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, with several others hospitalized, including a child.

Authorities believe the suspect, identified as Alexander S.

, suffers from mental illness, though investigations continue into his motives.

Mannheim’s mayor called it a "dark day" for the city, which has faced similar tragedies in the past.

The incident has reignited discussions on urban safety and the challenges of preventing such attacks in public spaces.