Investigations into the suspect's motive are currently underway, with police believing he acted alone.

On the evening of October 10, 2024, police in Krefeld shot a 38-year-old Iranian man after he allegedly started multiple fires in the area, including an attempt to ignite a cinema.

Witnesses reported that the suspect was pouring a flammable liquid, presumed to be gasoline, in the cinema foyer when police intervened.

North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul classified the incident as attempted murder due to the dangerous situation created in the cinema.

Before the confrontation at the cinema, the suspect threw a firebomb into a building housing the employment agency and threatened a 16-year-old with a knife.

Earlier in the evening, multiple fires were reported in the Cracau district, including a residential unit, a parked car, and an office building.

Authorities noted the suspect's erratic behavior and a history of violence, including a recent incident where he broke a gas station window.

Local authorities, including Krefeld's Mayor Frank Meyer, are on-site to assess the situation and support those affected.

The first emergency call regarding the fires was received at 7:50 PM, coinciding with reports of the suspect's activities.

Emergency services quickly responded to the situation, preventing what could have been a catastrophic outcome.

The fire trail extended approximately 900 meters from the main train station, with damage reported to a vehicle and a building near the job center.

The suspect sustained injuries during the police engagement, but the severity remains unclear, and no other individuals were reported injured.