Munich police shoot armed suspect near national socialism centre

"Here are the first confirmed findings in connection with the ongoing operation. In the Karolinenplatz area, the police fired shots at a suspect; this person was hit. The operational area has been cordoned off over a large area," reports the Munich police.

According to preliminary police findings, there is no indication that other suspects have emerged in connection with the operation. Many officers are working at the scene. A police helicopter is also involved in the action.

The services also report traffic disruptions due to road closures. They advise avoiding Karolinenplatz.

According to unofficial information from "Bild", the suspect reportedly drove to the Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism in Munich with a long weapon. He then allegedly fired at the police department in front of the building. Officers reportedly returned fire.

- Our office, located right next to the Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism in the centre of Munich, is currently surrounded by a police cordon. Our employees are in lockdown. At exactly 08:10 GMT, a loud bang suddenly rang out. At least a dozen shots were heard. At this moment, we know nothing more. A large contingent of emergency services is currently deployed on the streets," says Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), to "Bild".

Journalist Ronen Steinke from "Sueddeutsche Zeitung" published a recording from the scene. Numerous loud gunshots can be heard on the video.

"Bild" also highlighted that the incident coincides with the anniversary of the 1972 Munich massacre, when 11 members of the Israeli team and one German police officer were killed by Palestinian terrorists during the Olympic Games.

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