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German cinema complex 'attacked by gunman' German Viernheim cinema complex attacker 'dead'
(35 minutes later)
An armed man wearing a mask is reported to have opened fire at a cinema complex in western Germany. A masked man who reportedly opened fire at a cinema complex in western Germany is now dead, German media are reporting.
German media report that at least 20 people have been injured in the attack at the Kinopolis complex in Viernheim, near Frankfurt. The man had fired at least one shot at the Kinopolis complex in Viernheim, near Frankfurt.
They say the gunman is inside the complex and surrounded by armed police, who have sealed off the area. At least 20 people are said have been injured - many apparently as the result of a release of tear gas in a confined space.
It is unclear whether he is alone or if he has taken hostages. It is unclear how the man died, or if he had taken any hostages.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Heavily armed police surrounded the complex after the incident began.
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