Hat tip Vlad Tepes and Gates of Vienna
Today in Modena, Italy, a man identified as 31 years old, of Moroccan origin, drove his car at high speed through the city streets, striking down several pedestrians before being subdued by witnesses. One woman reportedly had to have both legs amputated after being pinned against a wall when the car crashed over the sidewalk. The driver, identified by Il Giornale as Samir El Koudri or Koudiri was tackled by witnesses, one of whom reported suffering a stab wound in the process. Several people are in critical condition, though no deaths are reported as yet.
We are working on translating Italian reports and videos into English. Il Giornale has several photos and videos (graphic).
Update: The article below from Il Giornale is translated by Fousesquawk.
Born in Italy but of North African origin: Who is Salim El Koudri, 31 who launched himself with his auto into the crowd in Modena?
A man of 31 driving, born in the province of Bergamo, in Seriate, but resident in the province of Modena, of North African origin
Alessandra Corradi 16 May 2026 at 22:38
An auto (driven) at high speed into the crowd: A 31-year-old man driving, born in the province of Bergamo in 1995 but resident in the province of Modena, of North African origin. His name is Salim El Koudiri, and he has a degree in economics. He has no criminal record, but also no fixed employment. Now, his life is being dug into to determine if he has any connection with radicalized, non-linear organizations, since, as of now, no theory is being ruled out, including that of terrorism. It appears that the man has received psychiatric treatment in the past. And this profile, yet to be confirmed, but already outlined in broad terms, also by the city's mayor. "It is not known if he acted under the effect of substances or if he carried out this act deliberately. At this moment, he is at police headquarters under interrogation," declared the mayor of the Emilia (province) city (Modena), Massimo Mezzetti, who arrived at the scene.
Salim El Koudri (is) the name of the second-generation criminal who, today in Modena, mowed down innocent passersby with his car at high speed. Stopped by courageous citizens despite having a knife, he was arrested. "There can be no justification for such a heinous crime," Minister Matteo Salvini declared. According to some witnesses, the man reportedly took up the chase and plowed at high speed, aiming at pedestrians on the sidewalk. Once free from the car, where he was trapped, it appears he stabbed those who were attempting to provide first aid. According to initial information from a witness, it seems he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, yet news is arriving from police headquarters, where the man is still under interrogation to determine what was behind the act. In the evening, the prefect of Modena, Fabrizia Triolo, in a press conference, denied that he was under the influence, stressing that," he was not under (the influence) of psychotropic substances, so he had a semblance of lucidity."
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