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Munich shooting: police say several people killed in 'rampage' - live Munich shooting: at least three people killed - live updates
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There are conflicting reports about whether gunmen are active only in the vicinity of the shopping centre or elsewhere in Munich. The latest police advice is as follows:
Unconfirmed reports of more violence and possible #gunfire in the City Center. Situation is unclear. Please avoid public Areas. #munich #oez
7.06pm BST
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Police in Munich are saying that they have received reports from witnesses of three gunmen in the area surrounding the Olympia shopping centre. The witnesses said they saw gunmen in Hanauer Street and Ries Street.
They say that all available forces are being deployed but no one has been arrested. “Due to the unclear situation we ask all people in the metropolitan area to stay at home and those in nearby buildings to seek shelter.” Public transport is closed.
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Elena Cresci
Here's a story with the original photo of the shooting in South Africa, not #Munich https://t.co/L88i6dkO69 pic.twitter.com/otYHQT7xDw
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Some more details from Munich police. A spokeswoman has said: “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.”
No one had been arrested, she said.
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Authorities say three deadAuthorities say three dead
Kate ConnollyKate Connolly
The German interior ministry has confirmed three dead.The German interior ministry has confirmed three dead.
Reports of shootings at Karlsplatz, Stachus and Odeonplatz are unconfirmed. Odeonplatz is around 7km away from the Olympia shopping centre. Either the same man who fled shopping centre, or various perpetrators are on the loose. Reports of shootings at Karlsplatz, Stachus and Odeonplatz are unconfirmed. Odeonplatz is around 7km away from the Olympia shopping centre. Either the same man who fled the shopping centre, or various perpetrators, are on the loose.
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German police say they do not know where the attackers are and advises people to avoid public places.German police say they do not know where the attackers are and advises people to avoid public places.
Wir wissen derzeit nicht wo sich die Täter befinden.Passt auf Euch auf und meidet nach wie vor die Öffentlichkeit #oez #münchen #schießereiWir wissen derzeit nicht wo sich die Täter befinden.Passt auf Euch auf und meidet nach wie vor die Öffentlichkeit #oez #münchen #schießerei
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The shooting began at a McDonald’s restaurant, a police spokeswoman has told the local BR24 news outlet, and it is not yet known whether there were one or more attackers.The shooting began at a McDonald’s restaurant, a police spokeswoman has told the local BR24 news outlet, and it is not yet known whether there were one or more attackers.
Video footage seen by the Guardian also appears to show a man shooting outside a McDonald’s restaurant.Video footage seen by the Guardian also appears to show a man shooting outside a McDonald’s restaurant.
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The British Foreign Office has issued an alert warning British citizens in Munich to follow the instructions of the authorities.The British Foreign Office has issued an alert warning British citizens in Munich to follow the instructions of the authorities.
“There are reports of an incident at the Munich Olympia shopping centre. You are advised to avoid this location and follow the advice of local authorities,” it said in updated travel advice on Germany.“There are reports of an incident at the Munich Olympia shopping centre. You are advised to avoid this location and follow the advice of local authorities,” it said in updated travel advice on Germany.
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Police are now also asking people not to post images or videos of the police operation online, in order to avoid helping any attacker:Police are now also asking people not to post images or videos of the police operation online, in order to avoid helping any attacker:
Bitte keine Fotos/Filme von polizeilichen Maßnahmen online stellen. Unterstützt nicht die Täter! #oez #Schießerei #münchenBitte keine Fotos/Filme von polizeilichen Maßnahmen online stellen. Unterstützt nicht die Täter! #oez #Schießerei #münchen
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Police are warning people to “avoid public places in Munich. The situation is still unclear”.Police are warning people to “avoid public places in Munich. The situation is still unclear”.
Meiden Sie öffentliche Plätze in #München. Die Lage ist noch unübersichtlich. #oez #SchießereiMeiden Sie öffentliche Plätze in #München. Die Lage ist noch unübersichtlich. #oez #Schießerei
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This unverified footage from a Twitter user appears to show people running from a shopping centre in the German city of Munich on Friday evening after a gunman opened fire in the building. The building, located in the district of Moosach, was evacuated amid a major police operation:This unverified footage from a Twitter user appears to show people running from a shopping centre in the German city of Munich on Friday evening after a gunman opened fire in the building. The building, located in the district of Moosach, was evacuated amid a major police operation:
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Jon HenleyJon Henley
The Merkur local newspaper reports that the alleged attacker may have opened fire in three places, possibly including Munich’s large Stachus square.The Merkur local newspaper reports that the alleged attacker may have opened fire in three places, possibly including Munich’s large Stachus square.
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The Guardian has seen video footage believed to have been taken at the Munich shopping centre showing a gunman firing at people running.The Guardian has seen video footage believed to have been taken at the Munich shopping centre showing a gunman firing at people running.
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Some more reliable information coming in from police now.Some more reliable information coming in from police now.
A spokeswoman has said that multiple people have been killed and wounded in the shooting, Reuters reported. “We believe we are dealing with a shooting rampage,” a police spokeswoman said, adding she believed more than one shooter was involved. Police were still evacuating the mall, she added.A spokeswoman has said that multiple people have been killed and wounded in the shooting, Reuters reported. “We believe we are dealing with a shooting rampage,” a police spokeswoman said, adding she believed more than one shooter was involved. Police were still evacuating the mall, she added.
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Süddeutsche Zeitung is reporting that at least one person has been killed and 10 injured. Still no confirmation from police.Süddeutsche Zeitung is reporting that at least one person has been killed and 10 injured. Still no confirmation from police.
According to Germany’s DPA news agency, police “expect multiple dead”.According to Germany’s DPA news agency, police “expect multiple dead”.