What should never have happened again happened again. What was meant to be a joyous free festival for the community of Solingen, Germany, quickly turned into a scene of horror as a knife-wielding attacker went on a stabbing spree. Three dead and eight injured.
German DJ and producer Topic found himself at the center of a music festival terror attack. This happened on the 650th anniversary celebration of his hometown Solingen on Friday night (23rd of August, 2024).
Topic, who was performing at the event, recounted the surreal experience. The city security personnel asked him to continue playing while the events unfolded to prevent mass panic.
They came to me and asked me to please continue playing to avoid causing a mass panic, as there were already people killed by a stabbing attacker – Topic
Despite the incredibly difficult circumstances, Topic carried on with his set for another 10-15 minutes in the most professional way, before the music was finally stopped and attendees were informed of the incident.
The attacker, who reportedly targeted victims’ necks indiscriminately, was still at large as the situation unfolded. Topic and others sought refuge in a nearby store while police helicopters circled overhead, searching for the suspect.
I still can’t believe it… this was supposed to be a free festival for everyone. Really close friends of mine were there with their small kids. – Topic
The festival, which was expected to draw around 75,000 people over three days, has been canceled.
But, what happened to the attacker? As of Saturday evening, German police had arrested a man suspected of carrying out the stabbings. The suspect reportedly turned himself in, ending an intense manhunt that included raids on a local refugee center.
Topic ends his statement with “My thoughts are with all the victims.”
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