Multiple shootings are being reported in Munich, Germany at the Olympia Einkaufszentrum in the Moosach district near the Olympic stadium in the northern part of the Bavarian city according to the Spiegel.
At least NINE people are reported DEAD.
UNKNOWN – Injured at a shopping center in the German city of Munich. This comes after an ax attack on a German train.
A big security operation is under way to sweep the city, German police say. The scene in the Moosach district has been sealed off and are asking people not to post video or photos of the police operation.
Reports speak of multiple attackers Helicopters are over the scene and shopworkers reportedly unable to leave. With everyone else being asked to avoid the area.
The security forces have been on alert after a migrant stabbed five people on a train in Bavaria on Monday.
The authorities warned of the danger of further attacks.
Another potential shooting has been reported by several sources Skynews alleges the possibility of multiple shooters.
A witness has confirmed to Sky News there has been a second shooting at a metro station near Marienplatz in #Munich
— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) July 22, 2016
Video of one of the shooters has emerged on social media showing a suspect open fire at a shopping center in Munich, Germany.
WOW! Live footage of one gunman opening fire near the #OEZ shopping centre in #Munich. pic.twitter.com/ALi5Cl96Pv
— Anis ? (@0xUID) July 22, 2016
Three people have been reported with weapons according to Munich Police and Skynews.
Update – #Munich Police has said on social media that witnesses are reporting three different people with weapons
— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) July 22, 2016
A twitter account associated with the German police has confirmed multiple suspects are involved posting a tweet “The suspects are still on the run. Please avoid public places.”
The suspects are still on the run. Please avoid public places. #munich #oez #gunfire
— Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) July 22, 2016
Assailants were “masked, and dressed all in black.” according to CNN.
“We believe we are dealing with a shooting rampage. We believe there was more than one perpetrator. The first reports came at 6pm, the shooting apparently began at a McDonald’s in the shopping centre. There are still people in the shopping centre. We are trying to get the people out and take care of them.”
~Spokewoman for Munich Police said.
Instagram video shows ambulances arrive at the scene.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BILBeCugO6e/
Munich authorities have declared an emergency using the city’s smartphone warning system, Die Welt reports via Die welt.
The U.S. has also issued an advisory for U.S. citizens in Munich to seek shelter and remain vigilant.
US citizens in #Munich advised to shelter in place. Media reports of shots fired at Olympia shopping mall: pic.twitter.com/DWRw6CGa7q
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) July 22, 2016
Police are now using the term “suspected terrorism” in connection with the shooting.
BREAKING: Munich police are using the term "suspected terrorism" in connection with the shooting at a city mall.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 22, 2016
Obama has responded to the shooting saying. “We don’t yet know exactly what’s happening; our hearts go out to those who may have been injured.”
#Obama on #Munich: We don’t yet know exactly what’s happening; our hearts go out to those who may have been injured pic.twitter.com/E5EDs9KwwW
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 22, 2016
Police have now acknowledged the claims of three gunmen saying three gunmen are loose and heavily armed with rifles.
Update – Police say at least three suspects armed with rifles are still at large in #Munich after the shooting at a shopping centre
— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) July 22, 2016
At least nine people are now being reported DEAD by SkyNews.
At least nine people have died after a shooting at a shopping centre in #Munich – police are checking whether ninth body found was a gunman
— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) July 22, 2016
(THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY AND WILL BE UPDATED)
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