Oktoberfest Reopens After Munich Bomb Scare: Family Dispute Eyed as Motive, Extremism Ruled Out
Oktoberfest Reopens After Munich Bomb Scare: Family Dispute Eyed as Motive, Extremism Ruled Out
Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest has fully reopened following a bomb scare and related deaths that temporarily shuttered the popular beer festival. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann confirmed on Wednesday evening that preliminary investigations strongly suggest a family dispute, specifically involving the suspect’s paternity of his daughter, as the motive, definitively ruling out political extremism.
Herrmann praised the swift and effective response of emergency services, including police, fire services, and medics, who quickly secured the scene and apprehended the fleeing suspect. He noted that while the investigation is still in its nascent stages, the rapid police action likely prevented further violence.
The minister acknowledged the initial shock of the events but highlighted the critical role and professionalism of Munich’s emergency personnel in managing the crisis. Offers of assistance from neighboring Austria were also acknowledged and appreciated.
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