German Christmas market attack suspect faces 5 murder counts, aggravated assault charges
Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor accused of killing four women and a 9-year-old boy by driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, now faces five counts of murder and multiple counts of attempted murder and aggravated assault after appearing in court Saturday night.
Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor accused of killing four women and a 9-year-old boy by driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, now faces five counts of murder and multiple counts of attempted murder and aggravated assault after appearing in court Saturday night.
His court appearance comes as details emerge about the attack and possible motives.
German privacy laws prevent authorities from releasing the suspect’s full name, though they confirmed that his first name was Taleb. Two senior U.S. officials familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News that al-Abdulmohsen was the suspect.
The incident occurred on Friday when a black BMW plowed through the crowded market, leaving 200 people injured, about 40 of them in a critical condition.
The victims were a 9-year-old boy and four women, ages 52, 45, 67 and 75.
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