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What motivated the German Christmas market attack?
Description
December 21, 2024
Investigators say five people were killed, including a nine-year-old girl, in an attack in Germany when a car rammed into a crowd at a Christmas market. More than 200 others were injured, 40 of whom are in critical condition. And more is being revealed about the man police have arrested — but there are still questions about what might have motivated the apparent attack. Bianca Facchinei has the details.
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What motivated the German Christmas market attack?
Description
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Investigators say five people were killed, including a nine-year-old girl, in an attack in Germany when a car rammed into a crowd at a Christmas market. More than 200 others were injured, 40 of whom are in critical condition. And more is being revealed about the man police have arrested — but there are still questions about what might have motivated the apparent attack. Bianca Facchinei has the details.
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