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• Chicago police are closely monitoring the Christkindlmarkt at Daley Plaza after a deadly attack at a German Christmas market, although no threats were reported.

• Two people were killed and at least 68 injured in a car attack on the market in Magdeburg on Friday evening, 15 of whom were in a critical condition.

• The driver, who is believed to be from Saudi Arabia, is in custody, the motive remains unclear; The Christmas market in Chicago and Aurora ends on December 24th.

CHICAGO – Chicago police are closely monitoring the Christkindlmarkt at Daley Plaza after an attack on a Christmas market in Germany left at least two people dead and dozens injured, some critically.

Authorities said no threats have been reported at this time.

“The Chicago Police Department is aware of this incident and continues to monitor this incident. “While there is no actionable information available at this time, CPD is particularly focused on the Christmas market,” the Chicago Police Department said in a statement.

A car plowed through a crowded outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening, killing at least two people and injuring at least 68 others, according to authorities.

Fifteen of the injured were reportedly in critical condition.

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The driver of the German attack is in custody and is believed to be from Saudi Arabia, although authorities have not released details of a possible motive.

The Christkindlmarkt has two locations – Daley Plaza in Chicago and River Edge Park in Aurora. The last day of the holiday market is December 24th.

We will post further updates on this story as they become available.