A shooting incident took place on Thursday near the Israeli consulate and the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism (the Nazi history museum) in Munich, Germany. A suspect, armed with a long gun, was shot and killed by police officers after an exchange of fire.
The incident occurred around 9 am local time in the Karolinenplatz area of downtown Munich. Police officers, alerted to a person carrying a firearm, confronted the suspect, who then engaged in a shootout. The suspect sustained fatal injuries, while no other individuals were reported injured.
The suspect’s identity and motive remain unknown, and further investigations are underway. The shooting site has been cordoned off, and police have stated there is no evidence of additional suspects.
The Israeli consulate, which was closed at the time of the shooting, confirmed that none of its staff were injured. The Nazi history museum also reported that all employees were unharmed.
The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games massacre, where 11 Israeli athletes, a West German police officer, and five Palestinian militants were killed. While this coincidence has been noted by some media, no connection has been established between the two events.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, describing the shooting as a “serious incident,” stated that the protection of Israeli institutions is a top priority. She also confirmed her contact with emergency services.
