In a shocking development, Germany’s Munich police recently opened fire at a suspicious individual near a Nazi-era museum and the Israeli consulate in the Karolinenplatz area on Thursday. Reports Associated Press.
The individual was deemed suspicious due to an apparent firearm, but their identity has not yet been revealed. But, authorities assured that there is no threat to other locations.
Taking to X, the police also emphasized, that there is no evidence suggesting additional suspects are involved.
Das sind die ersten gesicherten Erkenntnisse im Zusammenhang mit dem laufenden Einsatz:
– Im Bereich Karolinenplatz kam es zu Schussabgaben durch polizeiliche Einsatzkräfte auf eine verdächtige Person, die Person wurde hierbei getroffen.
-Der Einsatzraum ist großräumig abgesperrt— Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) September 5, 2024
Additionally, Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed, that no consulate staff were injured. As the consulate in Munich was closed at the time of the incident.
Currently, an operation is ongoing. The area has been cordoned off, with increased police presence, and the public is advised to avoid the vicinity.
Meanwhile, Thursday marked the 52nd anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack by Palestinian militants on the Israeli delegation, which resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes, a West German police officer, and five of the attackers.
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However, it remains unclear if the recent incident is connected to this anniversary.
