Munich shooting: ‘Suspect’ shot outside Nazi Centre | World | News
A clip circulating on social media showed the moment a person was filmed running scared after hearing several shots being fired in downtown Munich.
Police rushed to the Nazi Documentation Centre in the German city on Thursday morning, as reports on local media and social media claimed shots had been heard in the area.
The police announced that a major operation was underway in the area of Karolinenplatz, and cordoned off the operational area.
A police helicopter was spotted circulating in the air.
In a statement shared on social media shortly before 9am BST, Munich Police announced police officers “fired shots at a suspicious person”, who was “hit”.
In a second message, the force added: “There are currently no indications of any other suspects in connection with the operation.
“Many forces are on site at the incident site and are clarifying the situation. Further information will follow.”
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