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Munich McDonald's attack: gunman researched school killing sprees before rampage – live Munich attack: gunman researched school killing sprees before rampage – live
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German interior minister Thomas de Maizière has confirmed the shooter had no links to international terrorism.
De Maiziere confirms: no indication the #Munich attacker had a connection to internationl terrorism #muenchen
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Jamie Grierson
The Greek foreign ministry has confirmed that a Greek citizen was among the victims of the Munich shooting. A statement said:
The toll of yesterday’s tragic attack at the Olympia shopping mall in Munich unfortunately includes a Greek citizen among the victims.
In these difficult moments, we express our deep condolences to his family and loved ones.
Greece’s consul general in Munich is proceeding to all of the necessary actions, in consultation with the competent German authorities.
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Here’s a clip of Merkel speaking from the BBC.
"We are in profound mourning" - Angela Merkel on the #Munich shooting https://t.co/J8EA6DnrSe https://t.co/0TTVR5Goiy
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More from Merkel’s brief statement following the cabinet meeting in Berlin today. The German chancellor said she could understand why people are now wondering whether they are safe in public areas where others were present.
However, she sought to reassure citizens that they were safe and praised the “phenomenal” efforts of Germany’s security forces, who worked highly professionally on Friday night.
Merkel vowed that authorities would find out the background to the killings.
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Merkel: Germany is in 'deep and profound mourning'Merkel: Germany is in 'deep and profound mourning'
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Angela Merkel has just spoken in Berlin.Angela Merkel has just spoken in Berlin.
She says Germany is in deep and profound mourning for those who will never return to their families: “We share in your grief - we think of you and are suffering with you.” She says Germany is in deep and profound mourning for those who will never return to their families: “We share in your grief – we think of you and are suffering with you.”
The chancellor said she hoped those injured in Munich will recover quickly. The chancellor said she hoped those injured in Munich would recover quickly.
Friday’s killings had been even more difficult to bear because there had been so many horrors in recent days, Merkel said, such as Nice and the axe and knife attacks on a train in Bavaria last week.Friday’s killings had been even more difficult to bear because there had been so many horrors in recent days, Merkel said, such as Nice and the axe and knife attacks on a train in Bavaria last week.
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Lunchtime summaryLunchtime 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.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: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.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.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 murdersDue 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
Three Turkish citizens were among nine people killed in the shooting on Friday, Turkey’s foreign minister has said.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.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 McDonald’s.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 4pm, 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 were yet to be interviewed as they were 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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