Knife attack in Aschaffenburg: Family mourns the loss of little Yannis

Knife attack in Aschaffenburg: Family mourns the loss of little Yannis

Aschaffenburg, Deutschland - A week after the tragic knife attack in Aschaffenburg, the family of Yannis said goodbye. The two-year-old boy died on January 22, 2025 when a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan started a group of children in the Schöntal Park. A 41-year-old passer-by, Kai-Uwe D., also lost his life when he tried to protect the children. In addition to the two dead, three other people were injured, including another child, an educator and a 61-year-old man.

The suspect who is in psychiatric treatment was arrested after the incident. Investigations showed that he became noticeable at least three times because of acts of violence and was originally required to leave. After a completed asylum procedure, he had traveled to Germany in November 2022. A search after the attack did not bring any evidence of an Islamist background, but a mental illness of the perpetrator could have played a role. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other politicians have commented on the incidents and are demanding information and consequences for a safer society.

family in grief and media criticism

The relatives of Kai-Uwe D. described him as a loving father and friend, while the family of Yannis suffers in deep grief for their son. Yannis' mother reported how she brought her son to care in the morning and was later informed about his death by a social worker. Yannis' four -year -old brother, who was sick that day, often asks about his late brother and wishes to see him again. A prayer of death took place in Frankfurt at the weekend, in which around 1,000 people took part in order to express their pain.

The family of Kai-Uwe D. criticized disrespectfully widespread videos and pictures of her deceased relative on social media and asked for understanding that she would like to process the loss in peace. Yannis was buried on January 29, 2025 in the Moroccan village of Ras Tabouda. His uncle, Fakir Jaouad, promised to support Yannis ’mother and brother for a lifetime.

Tense social climate

The knife attack in Aschaffenburg is not isolated, but is embedded in a dangerous trend. According to the Infranken and Tagesschau consult.