U.S. offers support after deadly Magdeburg attack
The State Department announced that the United States is "shocked" by the tragic events in Magdeburg. It declared its readiness to assist in handling the damage and in determining the details of the attack.
"The United States is shocked and saddened by the tragic news from Magdeburg. We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured and to all those affected by this terrible incident. We stand in solidarity with the people of Germany in grieving the loss of life," stated the spokesperson of the department, Matthew Miller.
He added that the U.S. is ready to provide assistance to Germany in managing the damage and determining the circumstances of the attack.
"Germany is one of our closest partners and strongest Allies, and we stand together with them today and in the weeks ahead," he wrote.
The Pentagon also extended condolences to Germany in a statement from Friday's conversation between Lloyd Austin and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, even though it took place before the attack in Magdeburg.
The attack occurred late evening on Friday at around 1:00 p.m. ET. Two people were killed, and dozens were injured. The perpetrator is a doctor from Saudi Arabia who has been living in Germany for years.
