Marius

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Twenty-two-year-old university student Marius Dick was fatally stabbed on July 15, 2026, in Trier, Germany, by an Afghan national. The unprovoked attack occurred on the street as the victim was returning home from shopping. Police identified Dick as a "random victim" and are investigating the suspect for manslaughter.The Incident: Marius Dick, a 22-year-old history student, was attacked on the street in broad daylight and died at the hospital shortly after receiving a fatal stab wound.The Suspect: The assailant, identified only as Sajad M., is a 22-year-old Afghan national. He and Dick did not know each other. The suspect has since been placed in a psychiatric facility.Public and Political Reaction: The attack has sparked widespread grief and public debate. The victim’s parents are active in local politics, with his mother, Elke Dick, serving as a CDU politician. Following the tragedy, his parents have publicly expressed their profound grief and called for stricter safety and immigration policies to protect German citizens.