Knife attack in Gunzenhausen: 39-year-old attacks 57-year-old!

Knife attack in Gunzenhausen: 39-year-old attacks 57-year-old!

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, a disturbing incident occurred in Gunzenhausen that has the local population in suspense. At around 4 p.m., a 39-year-old man attacked a 57-year-old man with a knife. The two people involved already knew each other, which makes the situation even more precarious. According to inFranken.de, the perpetrator pulled the knife out of his backpack and tried to hurt the older man. However, he was able to fend off the attack, which probably prevented anything worse from happening.

While trying to escape, the 57-year-old injured his elbow when he fell in front of a moving vehicle. This shows how dangerous the situation was and what impact the attack had. The police are currently investigating the 39-year-old for grievous bodily harm. Officers are now looking for witnesses, particularly the driver of the vehicle who may have witnessed the incident. Any relevant information can be given to the Gunzenhausen police on 09831/6788-0.

Police operation at night

However, the incident in question is not the only knife attack to make headlines in Gunzenhausen. There was a dramatic police operation on Friday night when officers shot a 47-year-old man who was also armed with a knife. As Nordbayern.de reports, passers-by alerted the police because the man was rioting in front of his apartment and throwing objects. When police arrived around midnight, officers noticed flames and smoke, indicating a fire.

The 47-year-old threatened the police with the knife and attacked them. Despite the pepper spray used by the officers, the man remained unfazed. As a result, two police officers, aged 32 and 41, shot him to bring the situation under control. It is currently unclear how often shots were fired. Tragically, the man later died in a hospital.

Investigations are ongoing

The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation to clarify the legality of the use of firearms. The Ansbach police are also involved in the case. There is evidence that the man was mentally unstable. The fire in his house could also have been started by himself. Such incidents are not commonplace in Bavaria. In 2020, there were ten police shootings in similar situations, with one incident resulting in death.

In this tense situation, the hope remains that the investigation will quickly bring clarification and the residents of Gunzenhausen can soon breathe easy again. For those affected by the knife attack and those who witnessed it, this experience may stay with them for a long time.