Post by orvillethird on Jul 22, 2016 23:02:42 GMT
Well, sadly, there has been another terror attack, this time in Munich. Somewhere between one and four gunmen went on a shooting spree near the Olympia mall in Munich, starting at a McDonald's restaurant. The death toll currently stands at 9, including a possible shooter. At least 10 are injured. Public transport is shut down. People are being urged to shelter in place. Police are urging the public not to post pictures or videos of operations. Suddeutsche Zeitung reports GSG9 is moving or has moved into the area. Reports indicate one gunman may have shot himself. A police robot is examining a bag near the body. Police are reported to be blocking the autobahns around Munich, and the train station is closed. The Czech Republic is reinforcing its border, as is Austria. Merkel's national security cabinet will meet tomorrow.
Responsibility is uncertain. Some media outlets are reporting that a/the shooter shouted "Allahu Akbar", while others (including, interestingly, Fox and the Daily Mail) announced that the suspect ordered people not to film him, while shouting "I am German" and "(Obscenity) foreigners". (This is the fifth anniversary of the Utoya shooting.)
Deutsche Welle liveblog:
www.dw.com/en/munich-shooting-live-updates/a-19421907
BBC Liveblog:
www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-36870986
France 24 liveblog:
www.france24.com/en/20160722-live-blog-munich-police-gunmen-mall-shooting-attack
Update: Police has issued a "cautious all-clear" and say the gunman is dead and acted alone.
News conference is going on. Culprit is believed to be an 18 year old from Munich of Iranian descent. He had no criminal record. The weapon used may have been a handgun- no long guns were used or found.
Responsibility is uncertain. Some media outlets are reporting that a/the shooter shouted "Allahu Akbar", while others (including, interestingly, Fox and the Daily Mail) announced that the suspect ordered people not to film him, while shouting "I am German" and "(Obscenity) foreigners". (This is the fifth anniversary of the Utoya shooting.)
Deutsche Welle liveblog:
www.dw.com/en/munich-shooting-live-updates/a-19421907
BBC Liveblog:
www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-36870986
France 24 liveblog:
www.france24.com/en/20160722-live-blog-munich-police-gunmen-mall-shooting-attack
Update: Police has issued a "cautious all-clear" and say the gunman is dead and acted alone.
News conference is going on. Culprit is believed to be an 18 year old from Munich of Iranian descent. He had no criminal record. The weapon used may have been a handgun- no long guns were used or found.