World
17 People Injured in Stabbing Attack at Hamburg Central Station, Female Suspect in Custody
HAMBURG, Germany — A violent stabbing attack at Hamburg Central Station Friday evening left at least 17 people injured, including several in critical condition, according to local authorities.
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the attack and is believed to have acted alone.
The incident occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on a crowded platform between tracks 13 and 14, a section of the station serving both regional and high-speed long-distance trains.
The assault unfolded in front of a waiting Intercity-Express (ICE) train, which remained on the platform with its doors open following the attack.
Emergency responders from Hamburg’s fire and rescue services confirmed that six individuals suffered life-threatening injuries, while three others sustained serious wounds, and three more were treated for minor injuries.
In total, 17 people were injured, according to later updates provided to the media.
The suspect, identified only as a 39-year-old German woman, was taken into custody by police without further incident.
Authorities stated there is no indication of additional suspects, and the woman is believed to have acted alone.
Her motive remains unclear, and the case is currently under active investigation by Hamburg’s criminal police.
Authorities cordoned off parts of the station during the emergency response. Four train tracks were closed, and multiple long-distance Deutsche Bahn services were delayed or rerouted.
The national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, issued a statement expressing deep shock and concern over the incident.
Weapons such as knives are prohibited at Hamburg’s Central Station and aboard local transportation, yet the attack occurred despite existing security measures.
The station is Germany’s busiest passenger railway hub, handling over 550,000 travelers per day, according to official figures.
The motive for the attack has not been disclosed, and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements.
Dozens of police officers and emergency personnel responded swiftly to secure the area and treat the wounded.
Hamburg authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation as the investigation continues and to allow law enforcement agencies to complete their inquiries.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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Crime
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar Created Mall Shooting Simulator in Roblox
Investigators and online researchers have identified a Roblox account allegedly linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
According to platform officials, the account was discovered by users on the internet forum Kiwi Farms, who reported that Van Rootselaar had created a game — referred to on Roblox as an “experience” — that simulated a shooting inside a shopping mall.
The virtual environment appeared to resemble a Canadian retail complex, although it has not been confirmed whether the design was intended to replicate a specific real-world location.
Videos circulating on social media prior to its removal showed a player-controlled character collecting weapons and firing into crowds of animated civilians within the mall setting.
The footage quickly drew widespread concern given the seriousness of the real-world attack.
Roblox confirmed that the account belonged to the suspect and announced swift action in response.
“We have removed the user account connected to this horrifying incident, as well as any content associated with the suspect,” the company said in a statement. “We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”
Initially, reports suggested the game remained accessible despite the account being deleted. However, Roblox later clarified that the content has now been removed from the platform.
The company also noted that the mall-themed experience was only accessible through Roblox Studio, a development application used by creators to build games, rather than through the main platform available to general users.
As a result, the experience reportedly recorded only seven visits, indicating extremely limited exposure.
Investigators are continuing to examine the suspect’s digital footprint, including online posts and usernames believed to match across multiple platforms such as Reddit, where references to Roblox activity were also reportedly found.
Van Rootselaar is accused of carrying out the February 10 shooting that left eight people dead and at least 25 others injured at the secondary school.
Authorities have not indicated whether the online content forms part of the official investigative findings, but technology platforms are increasingly scrutinized in the aftermath of violent incidents for potential warning signs.
Officials emphasize that the broader investigation remains active as law enforcement works to establish a complete timeline, understand possible motives, and determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy.