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| Munich shooting: 'Multiple deaths' after shots fired at OEZ German shopping centre | Munich shooting: 'Multiple deaths' after shots fired at OEZ German shopping centre |
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| "Multiple deaths" have been reported after shots were fired at a shopping centre in German city Munich. | "Multiple deaths" have been reported after shots were fired at a shopping centre in German city Munich. |
| Amid conflicting reports, police have reportedly told Germany's DPA news agency "we expect multiple deaths" in the shooting at the OEZ centre. However, the number of fatalities remains unclear. | |
| According to local media source Abendzeitung, Munich Police have said they believe more than one gunman may possibly be involved. | |
| Sources have said a second shooting may ahave taken place at a metro station nearby, however this remains unverified. | |
| A major police operation is underway in the area. | A major police operation is underway in the area. |
| The shopping centre has been evacuated and the surrounding area is sealed off. | The shopping centre has been evacuated and the surrounding area is sealed off. |
| Shop staff members told Reuters that they remain inside and are still hiding. | |
| Videos posted on social media by eyewitnesses appear to show people fleeing the scene. | Videos posted on social media by eyewitnesses appear to show people fleeing the scene. |
| Images posted online appeared to show at least one body on the ground. | Images posted online appeared to show at least one body on the ground. |
| The OEZ is the largest shopping centre in Bavaria. | |
| In a tweet, Munich Police wrote: "Avoid public places. The situation is still unclear." | |
| The area has been on high alert and undergoing increased security following an incident on Monday in which a teenager stabbed a number of people with an axe. Isis claimed responsibility for the attack on Monday. | |
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