Overview
- Police say a driver in Modena ran onto the sidewalk Saturday, hit pedestrians, crashed into a shop window, then pulled a knife and injured a bystander before bystanders tackled him and officers arrested him.
- Eight people were injured, four are in critical condition, and a woman lost both legs after being pinned against the storefront window.
- Authorities identified the suspect as a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan heritage who previously received treatment for a psychological episode in 2022.
- Investigators searched his home and reported initial checks found no psychotropic substances, and they are reviewing security video and witness accounts to determine motive.
- Ambulances and multiple police forces secured the city center, several victims were airlifted to regional hospitals, and national leaders thanked civilians who helped detain the suspect.