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| Munich shooting: at least six people killed and several injured - live updates | |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| 9.12pm BST | |
| 21:12 | |
| Facebook has set up a safety check for people to let their loved ones know they are ok. | |
| And police have set up a hotline for people wanting to check on the status of family and friends: | |
| Wichtige Tel-NrDie zentrale Auskunfts- und Vermisstenstelle für Angehörige (GAST) erreicht Ihr unter0800 7766350#Schießerei #münchen #oez | |
| Updated | |
| at 9.13pm BST | |
| 9.05pm BST | |
| 21:05 | |
| Kate Connolly | |
| Germany’s elite unit GSG9 has flown in to Munich. Members – armed and masked but dressed otherwise unassumingly in T-shirts, trainers and shorts – were spotted in the vicinity of the local police who were on the scene within minutes of the first emergency call having been received. | |
| Bavaria’s interior minister, Joachim Hermmann, and Bavaria’s prime minister, Horst Seehofer, were holding a crisis meeting this evening. | |
| The city has set up a separate crisis team. | |
| Updated | |
| at 9.07pm BST | |
| 9.03pm BST | |
| 21:03 | |
| Kate Connolly | |
| Cars on the autobahn into and out of Munich have been asked to leave it to free up the road for emergency vehicles. | |
| Hospitals throughout Munich are on emergency alert with staff, including doctors, surgeons and nurses, having been called in to await any casualties. | |
| Among the parts of the city to be evacuated was Munich Central Station. People are reported to have screamed and scrambled over railway platforms as the police ordered them to leave the station. | |
| The same station was a focal point last summer and autumn during the refugee crisis, when hundreds of thousands of refugees arrived in the city via Austria and Hungary, into the southern German capital. Many were greeted by locals, who welcomed them with food, water and cuddly toys, in moving scenes that went around the world. | |
| Germany accepted around 1.1 million refugees last year after chancellor Angela Merkel said the country would not turn anyone away. | |
| Updated | |
| at 9.11pm BST | |
| 8.36pm BST | 8.36pm BST |
| 20:36 | 20:36 |
| #MUNICH UPDATE Significant slowdown in posts on IS-linked Telegram channels as news spread that the attack may be another group's handiwork. | #MUNICH UPDATE Significant slowdown in posts on IS-linked Telegram channels as news spread that the attack may be another group's handiwork. |
| A Munich police spokesman says there is no indication of Islamist terror. | A Munich police spokesman says there is no indication of Islamist terror. |
| 8.32pm BST | 8.32pm BST |
| 20:32 | 20:32 |
| Six dead, German police say | Six dead, German police say |
| German police have confirmed that there was a shooting in Hanauer Street, adjacent to the shopping centre. Six people have been killed and an unknown number injured. | |
| “We are telling the people of Munich there are shooters on the run who are dangerous,” a spokesman told reporters, adding that the police were looking for three perpetrators. “We are urging people to stay indoors.” | |
| [1/1] Unknown number of injured victims - sadly there are six fatal casualties #gunfire #munich | |
| [2/2] Other crime scenes than Hanauer Str. can not be confirmed #gunfire #munich | |
| Updated | |
| at 8.53pm BST | |
| 8.16pm BST | 8.16pm BST |
| 20:16 | 20:16 |
| The Bavarian broadcaster BR is reporting that six people have been killed. This has not been officially confirmed by the authorities. | The Bavarian broadcaster BR is reporting that six people have been killed. This has not been officially confirmed by the authorities. |
| Police have said that, while they do not yet know the motive, terrorism is suspected. | Police have said that, while they do not yet know the motive, terrorism is suspected. |
| 8.07pm BST | 8.07pm BST |
| 20:07 | 20:07 |
| The US president, Barack Obama, has pledged support for Germany. | |
| We don’t yet know exactly what’s happening there, but obviously our hearts go out to those who may have been injured. We are going to pledge all the support they may need. | We don’t yet know exactly what’s happening there, but obviously our hearts go out to those who may have been injured. We are going to pledge all the support they may need. |
| Updated | |
| at 8.53pm BST | |
| 8.04pm BST | 8.04pm BST |
| 20:04 | 20:04 |
| Vikram Dodd | Vikram Dodd |
| Two past atrocities involving marauding shooting attacks led western police and security forces to review their tactics and plans to deal with such events. | Two past atrocities involving marauding shooting attacks led western police and security forces to review their tactics and plans to deal with such events. |
| The first was the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, India, which began with marauding gunmen shooting their way across parts of the city popular with tourists. In that attack, the terrorists took hostages at three locations, before armed forces ended the siege. In the UK, weaponry and tactics for armed law enforcement were changed in response to Mumbai. | The first was the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, India, which began with marauding gunmen shooting their way across parts of the city popular with tourists. In that attack, the terrorists took hostages at three locations, before armed forces ended the siege. In the UK, weaponry and tactics for armed law enforcement were changed in response to Mumbai. |
| The second attack to provoke a review was in Paris last November, when multiple gun men killed 130 people. In that attack, so-called soft targets were struck while people were dining and enjoying music on a Friday evening. | The second attack to provoke a review was in Paris last November, when multiple gun men killed 130 people. In that attack, so-called soft targets were struck while people were dining and enjoying music on a Friday evening. |
| Senior security officials described the Paris attacks as a “game changer” showing the capability of terrorists to wreak carnage was at the upper end of what officials feared. | Senior security officials described the Paris attacks as a “game changer” showing the capability of terrorists to wreak carnage was at the upper end of what officials feared. |
| The threat of a marauding terrorist attack has been feared for years in Europe. Both Islamic State and al-Qaida are known to have planned them. | The threat of a marauding terrorist attack has been feared for years in Europe. Both Islamic State and al-Qaida are known to have planned them. |
| Authorities have worked on knowing where attackers are in a dynamic, dangerous and confused situation and how to best rush armed assets to where the terrorists are. | Authorities have worked on knowing where attackers are in a dynamic, dangerous and confused situation and how to best rush armed assets to where the terrorists are. |
| Knowing what is going on can be immensely difficult for the authorities. In the UKm police have staged training exercises assessing how they would cope with marauding gun attacks. Across Europe, police and security services were monitoring the unfolding situation in Munich. | Knowing what is going on can be immensely difficult for the authorities. In the UKm police have staged training exercises assessing how they would cope with marauding gun attacks. Across Europe, police and security services were monitoring the unfolding situation in Munich. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.20pm BST | at 8.20pm BST |
| 7.43pm BST | 7.43pm BST |
| 19:43 | 19:43 |
| Elena Cresci | Elena Cresci |
| People are using the hashtag #offenetür to offer safe space to people in Munich. | People are using the hashtag #offenetür to offer safe space to people in Munich. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.23pm BST | at 8.23pm BST |
| 7.34pm BST | 7.34pm BST |
| 19:34 | 19:34 |
| Janek Schmidt is reporting for the Guardian at the scene in Munich. He spoke to Cansu Muyan, who lives near the Olympia shopping centre, who said she had been inside with her sister when the attack began. “I suddenly saw everyone running past. Then a shopkeeper told us all to leave as quickly as possible so we all started running as well.” | Janek Schmidt is reporting for the Guardian at the scene in Munich. He spoke to Cansu Muyan, who lives near the Olympia shopping centre, who said she had been inside with her sister when the attack began. “I suddenly saw everyone running past. Then a shopkeeper told us all to leave as quickly as possible so we all started running as well.” |
| A man was weeping nearby, terrified because he could not reach his daughter who had been inside the mall at the time of the shooting. | A man was weeping nearby, terrified because he could not reach his daughter who had been inside the mall at the time of the shooting. |
| 7.33pm BST | 7.33pm BST |
| 19:33 | 19:33 |
| Jon Henley | Jon Henley |
| Munich authorities have declared an emergency using the city’s smartphone warning system, Die Welt reports. | Munich authorities have declared an emergency using the city’s smartphone warning system, Die Welt reports. |
| Residents have been warned not to leave their homes: “For your own safety, avoid squares and streets: perpetrators are on the run. Train and bus transport suspended. Turn radio and TV on.” | Residents have been warned not to leave their homes: “For your own safety, avoid squares and streets: perpetrators are on the run. Train and bus transport suspended. Turn radio and TV on.” |
| Separately, German railways said Munich’s mainline station was closed. | Separately, German railways said Munich’s mainline station was closed. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.43pm BST | |
| 7.32pm BST | 7.32pm BST |
| 19:32 | 19:32 |
| US citizens in #Munich advised to shelter in place. Media reports of shots fired at Olympia shopping mall: pic.twitter.com/DWRw6CGa7q | US citizens in #Munich advised to shelter in place. Media reports of shots fired at Olympia shopping mall: pic.twitter.com/DWRw6CGa7q |
| 7.20pm BST | 7.20pm BST |
| 19:20 | 19:20 |
| 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: | 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 | Unconfirmed reports of more violence and possible #gunfire in the City Center. Situation is unclear. Please avoid public Areas. #munich #oez |
| 7.06pm BST | 7.06pm BST |
| 19:06 | 19:06 |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.09pm BST | at 7.09pm BST |
| 7.01pm BST | 7.01pm BST |
| 19:01 | 19:01 |
| Elena Cresci | 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 | Here's a story with the original photo of the shooting in South Africa, not #Munich https://t.co/L88i6dkO69 pic.twitter.com/otYHQT7xDw |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.13pm BST | at 7.13pm BST |
| 6.59pm BST | 6.59pm BST |
| 18:59 | 18:59 |
| Some more details from Munich police. A spokeswoman has said: “We believe we are dealing with a shooting rampage. | 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.” | “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. | No one had been arrested, she said. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.23pm BST | at 7.23pm BST |
| 6.54pm BST | 6.54pm BST |
| 18:54 | 18:54 |
| Authorities say three dead | Authorities say three dead |
| Kate Connolly | Kate Connolly |
| The German interior ministry has confirmed three dead, according to local media. | The German interior ministry has confirmed three dead, according to local media. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.31pm BST | at 7.31pm BST |
| 6.50pm BST | 6.50pm BST |
| 18:50 | 18:50 |
| 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 #schießerei | Wir wissen derzeit nicht wo sich die Täter befinden.Passt auf Euch auf und meidet nach wie vor die Öffentlichkeit #oez #münchen #schießerei |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 6.53pm BST | at 6.53pm BST |