During the attack, Sulaiman A. injured six people, including five members of the anti-Islam movement Pax Europa, and Laur, who succumbed to his injuries two days later.

Sulaiman A., a 26-year-old Afghan man, is currently on trial in Stuttgart for a fatal knife attack that occurred on May 31, 2024, in Mannheim, resulting in the death of police officer Rouven Laur.

During his court statement on March 25, 2025, Sulaiman A. confessed to the crime and expressed remorse for his actions.

Prosecutors allege that A. deliberately targeted the unprotected neck area of the officer, suggesting the act was premeditated, with evidence of planning found on his phone.

He stated that his life changed with the onset of the Gaza conflict, which he claims led to his radicalization and emotional distress after viewing disturbing images online.

The Gaza War, which escalated following a massacre by Palestinian terrorists on October 7, 2023, has been cited by A. as a significant influence on his mindset.

Although A. acknowledged recognizing Laur as a police officer during the attack, he claimed he did not intend to kill him and expressed horror at the outcome.

Initially, A.'s intention was to kill Michael Stürzenberger, a leader of Pax Europa, but after this failed, he attacked the police officer instead.

He indicated that the Gaza conflict significantly influenced his mindset, contributing to his radicalization.

The trial is expected to continue until October 2025, with over 50 court sessions planned, raising concerns about online radicalization and the transformation of an integrated family man into a terrorist.

Sulaiman A. has shown links to extremist ideologies, claiming his actions were influenced by discussions in Telegram chats about killing non-believers.

If convicted, A. faces a life sentence and potential preventive detention, underscoring the severity of the crime and its implications for national security.