On May 4, 2026, in Leipzig, a 33-year-old German man drove his car into a pedestrian street, killing a 77-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman, and injuring many others. The suspect, who had a significant psychiatric history and had voluntarily admitted himself to a hospital before being released at the end of April, was apprehended. Investigators have ruled out a political or religious motive, describing the act as an "Amokfahrt" (deliberate killing spree). The public prosecutor's office has ordered his psychiatric committal, believing his condition may have diminished his criminal responsibility. An investigation for murder and attempted murder is underway.