A man was shot and killed by police on Thursday morning in Munich’s Karolinenplatz area, close to a Nazi-era museum and the Israeli consulate. The suspect was deemed suspicious for carrying a long-barrelled gun, according to local authorities.
Munich police reported that officers fired upon the individual after spotting him with what appeared to be a “long gun” around 9 a.m. The suspect was seriously injured in the exchange of fire and later died. Authorities have yet to release the identity of the deceased and have confirmed that there are no other known suspects involved in the incident.
Following the shooting, police have cordoned off the area and deployed additional officers to the scene. The public has been advised to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Police have also stated that there is no ongoing threat to other locations.
The Israeli consulate, located near the scene, was closed at the time of the shooting, and no consulate staff were injured. Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that there were no casualties among its personnel.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described the shooting as a “serious incident” and emphasized the high priority placed on protecting Jewish and Israeli facilities. She noted that she is in contact with emergency services and refrained from speculating on further details.
The incident occurred on the 52nd anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, where Palestinian militants targeted the Israeli delegation, resulting in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes, a West German police officer, and five assailants. It remains unclear if the recent shooting is in any way connected to the anniversary of that tragic event.
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