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Munich shooting: gunman researched school killing sprees before rampage – as it happened Munich shooting: gunman researched school killing sprees before rampage – as it happened
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Afternoon summaryAfternoon summary
Chris JohnstonChris Johnston
As we wrap up today’s live coverage of the aftermath of the Munich shooting, here’s a summation of what we know thus far.As we wrap up today’s live coverage of the aftermath of the Munich shooting, here’s a summation of what we know thus far.
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Inevitably, there continues to be much speculation on social media about Sonboly’s religious background. The German interior minister, Thomas de Maizière, said there was some evidence he was a Christian.Inevitably, there continues to be much speculation on social media about Sonboly’s religious background. The German interior minister, Thomas de Maizière, said there was some evidence he was a Christian.
Interior minister: some evidence gnat shooter had converted to Christianity - but not confirmed #MunichShooting pic.twitter.com/yh7Jtr6SfPInterior minister: some evidence gnat shooter had converted to Christianity - but not confirmed #MunichShooting pic.twitter.com/yh7Jtr6SfP
Meanwhile, Munich police chief, Hubertus Andrae, said there was “absolutely no link to the Islamic State” and described the assault as a “classic act by a deranged person”.Meanwhile, Munich police chief, Hubertus Andrae, said there was “absolutely no link to the Islamic State” and described the assault as a “classic act by a deranged person”.
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BBC producer Piers Scholfield in Munich tweets:BBC producer Piers Scholfield in Munich tweets:
More people coming to lay flowers at scene of munich shooting. Just passed group of middle-aged men, tears streaming down their faces.More people coming to lay flowers at scene of munich shooting. Just passed group of middle-aged men, tears streaming down their faces.
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Kate ConnollyKate Connolly
German newspaper Bild has interviewed Thomas Salbey, the man who filmed the shooter on the roof of the car park near the Olympia shopping centre. My colleague Kate Connolly has translated the interview with the 57-year-old digger driver here.German newspaper Bild has interviewed Thomas Salbey, the man who filmed the shooter on the roof of the car park near the Olympia shopping centre. My colleague Kate Connolly has translated the interview with the 57-year-old digger driver here.
I was drinking an after-work beer and I heard the shots. First at McDonald’s – bam, bam, bam – that’s what it sounded like.I was drinking an after-work beer and I heard the shots. First at McDonald’s – bam, bam, bam – that’s what it sounded like.
Then the people ran out of the shopping centre. It is directly underneath our house. I thought, firstly, it was a Kalashnikov that he was shooting with.Then the people ran out of the shopping centre. It is directly underneath our house. I thought, firstly, it was a Kalashnikov that he was shooting with.
Then I looked down from my balcony and saw how the man went through the glass entrance way. He had reloaded his pistol. I threw my beer bottle at him. It shattered on the glass roof. But I think he didn’t hear it anyway.Then I looked down from my balcony and saw how the man went through the glass entrance way. He had reloaded his pistol. I threw my beer bottle at him. It shattered on the glass roof. But I think he didn’t hear it anyway.
Salbey said he shouted “arsehole” and “are you crazy” at the gunman when he appeared on the roof. The gunman answered: “I’m German.”According to Salbey, Sonboly fired in his direction. He said there were bullet holes on his balcony and part of a bullet that prove this.Salbey said he shouted “arsehole” and “are you crazy” at the gunman when he appeared on the roof. The gunman answered: “I’m German.”According to Salbey, Sonboly fired in his direction. He said there were bullet holes on his balcony and part of a bullet that prove this.
I went under cover immediately. But I saw how he calmly walked over the car park roof.I went under cover immediately. But I saw how he calmly walked over the car park roof.
Salbey said when the police arrived they did not know the shooter’s location.Salbey said when the police arrived they did not know the shooter’s location.
I called to them, ‘he’s on the roof of the car park’. I was not scared. I didn’t know whether they were real bullets, or just rubber bullets.I called to them, ‘he’s on the roof of the car park’. I was not scared. I didn’t know whether they were real bullets, or just rubber bullets.
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Chris JohnstonChris Johnston
My colleague Chris Johnston has taken a closer look at the victims of the Munich shooting. He reports:My colleague Chris Johnston has taken a closer look at the victims of the Munich shooting. He reports:
Seven of the nine people killed in a shooting spree at a Munich shopping mall on Friday were teenagers, including two 13-year-olds.Seven of the nine people killed in a shooting spree at a Munich shopping mall on Friday were teenagers, including two 13-year-olds.
Police said on Saturday that two victims were 13, three were 14, one was 17 and another was 19. The remaining two were 20 and 45. Six were male and three were female.Police said on Saturday that two victims were 13, three were 14, one was 17 and another was 19. The remaining two were 20 and 45. Six were male and three were female.
Twenty-seven people are being treated in the city’s hospitals for injuries sustained in the attack. Ten people – including a 13-year-old boy – remain in a critical condition and the death toll could rise further, officials warned.Twenty-seven people are being treated in the city’s hospitals for injuries sustained in the attack. Ten people – including a 13-year-old boy – remain in a critical condition and the death toll could rise further, officials warned.
Three of the dead were from Kosovo, three were Turkish and one was Greek, their respective government officials said.Three of the dead were from Kosovo, three were Turkish and one was Greek, their respective government officials said.
Related: Who were the Munich shooting victims? Eight of nine dead under 20 years old
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Spain has condemned the Munich shootings, calling the attack a “senseless, cowardly and criminal act” that had “taken numerous lives and injured several”.Spain has condemned the Munich shootings, calling the attack a “senseless, cowardly and criminal act” that had “taken numerous lives and injured several”.
Kosovo president, Hashim Thaçi, has declared Sunday a day of mourning for three young ethnic Albanians who were killed in the Munich shooting.Kosovo president, Hashim Thaçi, has declared Sunday a day of mourning for three young ethnic Albanians who were killed in the Munich shooting.
Thaçi said he considered the two young girls and a man who died as “heroes in the war for the joint freedom and values in Europe”. He added: “That act of violence has touched our hearts and Europe’s consciousness.”Thaçi said he considered the two young girls and a man who died as “heroes in the war for the joint freedom and values in Europe”. He added: “That act of violence has touched our hearts and Europe’s consciousness.”
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Munich shooter identified as Ali SonbolyMunich shooter identified as Ali Sonboly
The gunman who killed nine people and then shot himself has been identified by classmates as Ali Sonboly.The gunman who killed nine people and then shot himself has been identified by classmates as Ali Sonboly.
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More from our Berlin correspondent Kate Connolly on interior minister Thomas de Maizière.More from our Berlin correspondent Kate Connolly on interior minister Thomas de Maizière.
De Maiziere says the gunman came from a Muslim - Shi'ite background. Might have converted to Christianity, but not religious say his parentsDe Maiziere says the gunman came from a Muslim - Shi'ite background. Might have converted to Christianity, but not religious say his parents
De Maiziere - confirms the existence of FB account which invited people to come and eat for free at McDonald's, killing them once they cameDe Maiziere - confirms the existence of FB account which invited people to come and eat for free at McDonald's, killing them once they came
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German interior minister Thomas de Maizière has confirmed the shooter had no links to international terrorism.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 #muenchenDe Maiziere confirms: no indication the #Munich attacker had a connection to internationl terrorism #muenchen
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Jamie GriersonJamie Grierson
The Greek foreign ministry has confirmed that a Greek citizen was among the victims of the Munich shooting. A statement said: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.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.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.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.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"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.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.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.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'
Chris JohnstonChris Johnston
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 would 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
Jamie GriersonJamie Grierson
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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