Magdeburg residents pay tribute to Christmas market attack victims

MAGDEBURG, GERMANY - DEC. 21, 2024: Residents of German city of Magdeburg gathered to pay tribute to the victims of a deadly attack at the city’s Christmas market, where a driver plowed a vehicle into a crowd, on Saturday (Dec. 21). In the aftermath of the incident, mourners left flowers and toys, and lit candles outside on the street, creating a solemn memorial for those who lost their lives. The death toll from the deadly car attack at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg rose to four, local media reported on Saturday. The attack occurred on Friday in the popular Christmas market at Magdeburg's city center. Videos on social media showed a dark car speeding into the crowd, sending people fleeing in panic and causing chaos at the festive gathering. The perpetrator was arrested after the attack. Police maintained a heavy security presence at the Christmas market and cordoned off the area to secure the crime scene. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area while investigations were ongoing. (Footage by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)