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Man goes on rampage in Germany Arsonist goes on rampage in Germany
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The suspect was neutralized after he attempted to attack a cinema The suspect was shot by police after attempting to set fire to a cinema
A man went on an arson spree in Krefeld, Germany, reportedly setting fires at three locations before being shot by police as he attempted to storm a cinema near the city’s central train station. A man was shot by police and detained in the German city of Krefeld on Thursday, after setting fires at three locations and attempting to burn down a movie theater, according to local media. 
The incident unfolded on Thursday evening, with the first emergency call received around 7:50pm local time. In the three arson incidents, the suspect reportedly used “incendiary devices” believed to be Molotov cocktails to torch a car and two buildings – an apartment block and the local Federal Employment Agency office. The fire service received the first emergency call at 7:50pm local time.
According to local media reports, the suspect used “incendiary devices” believed to be Molotov cocktails to set fire to a car and two buildings, including an apartment building and the Federal Employment Agency. The man then headed toward Krefeld Central Station, and tried to enter the Cinemaxx theater. Police engaged the suspect in the foyer and opened fire to stop him.
He then fled toward Krefeld Central Station, where he tried to enter a Cinemaxx movie theater. Police engaged the suspect in the foyer of the building and opened fire to stop him.
A video circulating on social media shows officers storming the cinema, with screams heard before a shot is fired.A video circulating on social media shows officers storming the cinema, with screams heard before a shot is fired.
BREAKING:The German police have shot a man in Krefeld after he started striking people in a cinema with a hammer pic.twitter.com/0H0DEPTnJ5BREAKING:The German police have shot a man in Krefeld after he started striking people in a cinema with a hammer pic.twitter.com/0H0DEPTnJ5
There were no reports of injuries among civilians, but the suspect was wounded and is currently receiving medical treatment. The motive behind his actions is unclear at this time. Police stated that they are investigating the incident as involving a single perpetrator and do not believe there is any further danger to the public. The suspect, whose motives are unclear, survived the gunshot and is being treated in hospital. There have been no reports of casualties from the three fires.
Police reportedly believe the arsonist was acting alone, and do not see any further threat to the public.
Nach Feuer-Amoklauf in #Krefeld schießen Polizisten Angreifer im Eingang des CinemaxX nieder, Großeinsatz in der Innenstadt, Täter hat mindestens drei Brände gelegt, ganze Innenstadt abgesperrt, überall Einsatzkräfte #Polizei#amok#gewalt#Kriminalitätpic.twitter.com/kjmFzzBqdzNach Feuer-Amoklauf in #Krefeld schießen Polizisten Angreifer im Eingang des CinemaxX nieder, Großeinsatz in der Innenstadt, Täter hat mindestens drei Brände gelegt, ganze Innenstadt abgesperrt, überall Einsatzkräfte #Polizei#amok#gewalt#Kriminalitätpic.twitter.com/kjmFzzBqdz
The incident has led to increased security measures in Krefeld. The area around the cinema has been cordoned off, with a large number of police officers securing the scene late into the evening. The station itself was not locked down. However, the incident has led to heightened security in Krefeld. The area around the cinema has been cordoned off, with a large number of police officers securing the scene late into the evening. The nearby station was not locked down.
An investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining how the incidents are connected. Local officials have arrived at the scene, including the city’s mayor, Frank Meyer. Local officials have arrived at the scene, including the mayor, Frank Meyer.