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Munich McDonald's attack: gunman researched school killing sprees before rampage – live Munich McDonald's attack: gunman researched school killing sprees before rampage – live
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Lunchtime summary
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Ten people have been killed – including the gunman – and at least 16 injured in a shooting at a shopping mall in the German city of Munich.
Here is what we know so far:
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Munich police have suggested the gunman had an interest in mass shootings and shooters, including the Norwegian far-right terrorist Anders Breivik.
The shooting took place on the fifth anniversary of Breivik’s mass killings in Oslo and Utoya, in which he killed 77 people.
Due to his obsession with mass shootings investigators in #Munich work on assumption Ali S wanted to 'mark' 5th anniv of Utøya murders
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British cyclist Chris Froome has observed a minute’s silence in Megeve at start of the 20th stage of the Tour de France.British cyclist Chris Froome has observed a minute’s silence in Megeve at start of the 20th stage of the Tour de France.
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Three Munich victims were Turkish - Turkish foreign ministerThree Munich victims were Turkish - Turkish foreign minister
Turkish foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, has confirmed that three turks are among the 10 people killed in Munich, Reuters reports. Three Turkish citizens were among nine people killed in the shooting on Friday, Turkey’s foreign minister has said.
In an interview with local television station NTV, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu identified the Turkish victims of the attack carried out by an 18-year-old near a busy shopping mall as two teenagers and a woman.
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The book found in the shooter’s flat appears to have been “Amok Im Kopf, Warum Schüler töten” by US academic Dr Peter Langman. The English language version is titled “Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters”.The book found in the shooter’s flat appears to have been “Amok Im Kopf, Warum Schüler töten” by US academic Dr Peter Langman. The English language version is titled “Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters”.
Here's book found in #Munich shooter's flat written by US academic Peter Langman. English and German translations. pic.twitter.com/AVjEroEEJWHere's book found in #Munich shooter's flat written by US academic Peter Langman. English and German translations. pic.twitter.com/AVjEroEEJW
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Shooter 'hacked Facebook account to lure victims' - Munich policeShooter 'hacked Facebook account to lure victims' - Munich police
Munich police investigator Robert Heimberger told the conference it appears reports of a fake Facebook post being set up to lure victims are correct, AP reports.Munich police investigator Robert Heimberger told the conference it appears reports of a fake Facebook post being set up to lure victims are correct, AP reports.
It appears the shooter hacked a Facebook account and sent a message urging people to come to the mall for a free giveaway at McDonalds. It appears the shooter hacked a Facebook account and sent a message urging people to come to the mall for a free giveaway at McDonald’s.
The posting, sent from a young woman’s account, urged people to come to the mall at 4 p.m., saying: “I’ll give you something if you want, but not too expensive.” The posting, sent from a young woman’s account, urged people to come to the mall at 4pm, saying: “I’ll give you something if you want, but not too expensive.”
Heimberger says: “It appears it was prepared by the suspect and then sent out.”Heimberger says: “It appears it was prepared by the suspect and then sent out.”
The woman shortly after reported that her account had been hacked.The woman shortly after reported that her account had been hacked.
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Bavaria’s state premier Horst Seehofer is visibly moved as he says it is the second time in six days that he has had to give a statement about an attack.Bavaria’s state premier Horst Seehofer is visibly moved as he says it is the second time in six days that he has had to give a statement about an attack.
He thanks the world for their messages of sympathy. He insists “we have to continue to live our lives and our values”.He thanks the world for their messages of sympathy. He insists “we have to continue to live our lives and our values”.
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Shooter had no links to Isis - police chiefShooter had no links to Isis - police chief
Jamie GriersonJamie Grierson
The Munich shooter had conducted research into mass shootings and does not appear to have had links to Islamic State, a police press conference has heard.The Munich shooter had conducted research into mass shootings and does not appear to have had links to Islamic State, a police press conference has heard.
The 18-year-old German-Iranian was not a refugee but born in Munich, had mental health issues and does not appear to have been politically motivated, the conference heard.The 18-year-old German-Iranian was not a refugee but born in Munich, had mental health issues and does not appear to have been politically motivated, the conference heard.
The gunman shot dead nine people and then killed himself with an unlicenced Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol. A further 27 were injured.The gunman shot dead nine people and then killed himself with an unlicenced Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol. A further 27 were injured.
Police have searched the shooter’s flat and found nothing to suggest links to terror groups but they did find books and documents about spree-shootings, including a book translated as “Rampage in Head: Why Students Kill”. Computers have been seized and a bag recovered at the crime scene was full of 300 rounds of ammunition.Police have searched the shooter’s flat and found nothing to suggest links to terror groups but they did find books and documents about spree-shootings, including a book translated as “Rampage in Head: Why Students Kill”. Computers have been seized and a bag recovered at the crime scene was full of 300 rounds of ammunition.
The attacker’s family are yet to be interviewed as they are in shock, the conference was told. The attacker’s family were yet to be interviewed as they were in shock, the conference was told.
The deceased were aged between 13 and 45 and included three women and seven men, including the shooter.The deceased were aged between 13 and 45 and included three women and seven men, including the shooter.
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The shooter had been receiving psychiatric and medical care, the conference hears.The shooter had been receiving psychiatric and medical care, the conference hears.
It will take some time to investigate whether the shooter was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the conference hears.It will take some time to investigate whether the shooter was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the conference hears.
The shooter had a Glock-17, a semi-automatic pistol, the conference hears, but he did not have a licence for the weapon.The shooter had a Glock-17, a semi-automatic pistol, the conference hears, but he did not have a licence for the weapon.
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Computers have been seized from the shooter’s flat, the conference hears.Computers have been seized from the shooter’s flat, the conference hears.
The shooter’s parents have not been in a fit state to provide statements, the conference hears.The shooter’s parents have not been in a fit state to provide statements, the conference hears.
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All victims live in the local area, no tourists are included, the conference hears.All victims live in the local area, no tourists are included, the conference hears.
The deceased are aged between 13 to 45 and include three females and seven males, including the shooter, the conference hears.The deceased are aged between 13 to 45 and include three females and seven males, including the shooter, the conference hears.
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Andrae tells the conference 4,310 emergency calls were made as the attack unfolded between 6pm and midnight.
A question has been asked about the alleged Facebook post offering free McDonald’s meals.
The conference hears that this is a line of enquiry they are investigating.
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The shooter did not appear to have any political motivation, the conference hears.
The shooter had a single gunshot wound to the head, the conference hears, so suicide has been assumed.
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Andrae says the police fired at the shooter but did not hit him.
The shooter had a 2mm weapon, he also had around 300 rounds in his bag, the conference hears.
There were no Isis-related signs in his home, however, documents and books were found in relation to spree-shootings, the conference hears.
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10 dead in Munich shootings - Munich police chief
Andrae says 10 are dead, 27 are injured, including 10 seriously injured.
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Munich police hold press conference
Munich police are holding a press conference on the shootings.
Munich police president Hubertus Andrae says there are no indications that the gunman who killed himself had extra help and he was not a refugee.
He was 18 years old and born in Munich. His room has been searched and nothing has been found to link him to Islamic State.
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Members of the Bavarian cabinet observed a minute’s silence for the victims of Friday’s shooting spree.
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German Bundesliga champions, FC Bayern Munich, have paid tribute on Twitter to those impacted by the shootings.
"'We're horrified" - the thoughts of everyone at #FCBayern are with those impacted by yesterday's events #Munich pic.twitter.com/st3cjgRPJI
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Kate Connolly
Bavarian broadcaster Bayerische Rundfunk is reporting that among the dead are two females and six males, aged 14 to 21. A 45-year-old woman is also among the victims. Currently 16 people are being treated in Munich hospitals. Two are very seriously injured.
Meanwhile one of David S’s neighbours in the Maxvorstadt neighbourhood of Munich has told local media: “The lad was very, very nice. I really can’t say anthing bad about him.”
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Details of gunman's identity emerge
Kate Connolly
The attacker has been identified by police so far only by his first name, ‘David’ and the initial S for his surname, but this is likely to be pseudonym. It is believed he lived with his parents in the Maxvorstadt district of the city. Police and forensic experts have been seen entering an apartment in the are and taking away belongings.
Police say David S was not known to them. But they are working on the assumption that he is the same man seen on a video filmed on a mobile phone that has gone viral, showing a man on the roof of a car park, in an angry exchange with a resident from a nearby housing block.
In the video, the 18-year-old is heard to say: “I am German”, while residents shout abuse at him, including the work ‘kanake’ which is a derogatory term for foreigner. He is believed to say in the video he was born in Germany, and comes from a ‘Hartz IV area’. He adds that he has been “undergoing treatment”. Hartz IV is the social security paid to long-termed unemployed people, introduced under the chancellorship of Gerhard Schröder about 12 years ago.
Munich police have urged the public to upload to its website any other mobile phone videos taken at the scene of the crime, which could help them with their investigations.
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Some heartbreaking images have come into the Guardian picture desk of a father clutching a photograph of his son, believed to be one of the victim’s of the shooting. He appears to have arrived at the scene of the shooting earlier this morning.
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