Mayor Tim-Oliver Kurzbach expressed the city's deep sorrow over the violent attack, stating, "This evening, we are all facing shock, horror and great sadness in Solingen. We all wanted to celebrate our city's anniversary together, and now we have to mourn dead and injured people, Kurzbach wrote. It tears my heart apart that there was an attack on our city. I have tears in my eyes when I think of those we have lost."
As per the latest reports, the assailant is still at large. Police have cordoned off the area for investigations, stating, "The assailant fled the scene after attacking festival-goers seemingly at random around 9:45pm local time. Law enforcement has cordoned off the city centre as investigations are under way."
Philipp Muller, the festival organizer, provided a grim update stating, "Nine people are fighting for their lives after the attack, confirming the severity of the injuries sustained by several attendees during this senseless act of violence."
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