After the enigmatic stabbing incident in Munich, details about the event and its aftermath have been unveiled and remained uncertain.
Happening Now: Munich's Theresienwiese Stabbing
By: Armin T. Linder
Quick FactsSaturday night turned chaotic at Munich's Theresienwiese as a knife-wielding woman left two passersby bleeding before police intervened with fatal shots.
The Televised Chaos: Theresienwiese StabbingMunich - The bizarre events unfolded in the heart of the city, leaving many residents and tourists questioning the sudden escalation. A 30-year-old woman, reportedly a local, went on a stabbing rampage, injuring two individuals—one aged 56 in Westendstraße and another 25-year-old at Schwanthalerhöhe. Despite the police's timely intervention at St.-Pauls-Platz, their shots proved fatal for the attacker.
A Closer Look: The Unraveling Mystery
The narrative begins when the authorities received a distress call at 19:45. The scene that greeted them was grim: a woman struggling with apparent mental issues, attacking hapless victims with a sinister knife. The police, despite their efforts, were unable to disarm her, leading to their decision to use lethal force.
Who is the Attacker?
The police have identified the assailant as a 30-year-old woman living in Munich. Tragically, the woman was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. Trusted sources reveal that the suspect may have a history of psychological issues, and currently, the residence next to the crime scene is under police investigation.
A Complete Blackout: The Motive and the Victims
Details about the victims are sparse at this point. Initial reports suggest that both victims sustained minor injuries, and luckily, neither required hospitalization[1]. The police have not confirmed any relationship between the suspect and the victims, but Bild reports less probable scenarios such as a personal vendetta. As for the motive behind the attack, the police have found no concrete evidence to support any theory at the moment[1].
The Course of the Investigation
Given the gravity of the incident, the Munich Homicide Commission, Kommissariat 11, has taken the lead in the investigation, while the State Criminal Police Office looks into the police shooting as part of standard procedure.
The number of shots fired during the confrontation remains a mystery, and the public should rest assured that there is no imminent threat[1].
Unsettling Reminders
This shocking incident echoes the Hamburger Bahnhof stabbing incident that happened around two weeks ago, where a woman indiscriminately attacked several unsuspecting victims[2]. The suspect was arrested, and a judge ordered her admittance to a psychiatric clinic[2].
Other Tidbits
Stay tuned for more updates.
[1] dpa (Drude Brandt / Alexander Gebhardt). "Stabbing in Munich: Many questions remain unanswered after the brutal attack on the Theresienwiese." Bild (2025).
[2] Iseborner, J. "Hamburger Bahnhof Attack: Victims suffer shock, police search for suspect." Deutsche Welle (2025).
[lin/dpa] "Million-dollar scam around lake villa: Conman lived for one euro rent - now he has to go to prison for a long time." Bild (2025).
- The stabbing incident at Munich's Theresienwiese, which left two individuals injured and the attacker dead, is now being investigated by the Munich Homicide Commission and the State Criminal Police Office.
- The attacker in the Theresienwiese stabbing was identified as a 30-year-old woman with a suspected history of mental health issues, and the residence next to the crime scene is currently under police investigation.
- The motive behind the Theresienwiese stabbing remains unclear, and details about the victims' identities and any potential connection to the attacker are also sparse at this point.
