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Fatal knife attack in Schalksmühle: wife dies, husband in danger!
A fatal knife attack occurred in Schalksmühle on October 25, 2025, in which a 73-year-old woman died and her husband was seriously injured.
Fatal knife attack in Schalksmühle: wife dies, husband in danger!
A shocking incident shook the quiet town of Schalksmühle-Reeswinkel this morning. At around 8:25 a.m. the police received an emergency call informing them of an injured person. When emergency services arrived, they came across a 73-year-old woman who was found seriously injured in her apartment. Despite all resuscitation measures, the woman died at the scene. Her 75-year-old husband, also seriously injured, is currently fighting for his life and is in critical condition in hospital. According to reports from wirsiegen.de, both were injured in a violent altercation with a 60-year-old neighbor who is under strong suspicion of carrying out the attacks with a knife have.
The police arrested the suspect on site and the criminal police have already started investigating the background to the incident. Further information about the exact process is not yet available. This is the second fatal incident this year in the region and raises questions about home safety. Such tragic events are rare, but they highlight the importance of thinking about violence prevention and support systems.
Statistical background on knife crime
Knife crime has increased in Germany in recent years, as an analysis of the situation shows. In 2023, the Federal Criminal Police Office recorded an increase in dangerous and serious physical injuries of 9.7 percent; Robbery crimes even rose by 16.6 percent. These worrying figures make it clear that acts of violence, particularly those involving knives, are on the rise and that the causes are complex, including economic challenges and social tensions.
According to the data collected, over 90 percent of suspects are men, and a significant proportion of suspects - between 33 and 55 percent in the federal states that collect such information - do not have a German passport. These statistics show that social factors such as poverty and education play a role and explain why foreign suspects are overrepresented in crime.
The current events in Schalksmühle-Reeswinkel must make us all think. How can we, as a community, contribute to the safety of our fellow citizens? It is time to think about violence prevention and possible help for people in emergency situations in order to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.