In a tragic incident in central Germany, a hospital employee lost her life after being attacked by a man armed with a crossbow, according to officials’ reports on Thursday.
The attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a hospital located in the small town of Bad Zwesten, where the assailant targeted a 50-year-old staff member. Following the assault, which proved fatal for the victim, the perpetrator fled the scene.
Law enforcement and prosecutors swiftly acted on their investigation, managing to apprehend a 58-year-old suspect from the Passau area, which is situated near the border with Austria. This arrest took place at a highway rest stop in Bavaria during the nighttime hours following the incident. Authorities indicated that they had collected some evidence connected to the case, although they did not provide further details regarding the materials seized.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the circumstances that led to this shocking attack and the motivations behind it. In their efforts, law enforcement agencies are reaching out for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information to contribute.
