German police on Thursday (Sep 5) gunned down an armed man near the Israeli Consulate in Munich, following an exchange of fire. The attacker, carrying a “long gun”, had first opened fire on police officers in the Karolinenplatz area, near downtown Munich at around 9:00 am local time. He was fatally wounded when police officers returned&nbsp;fire.

Israel termed the incident as a “terror attack”, which came on the 52nd anniversary of the attack by Palestinian militants on the Israeli delegation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, which resulted in the death of 11 Israeli athletes.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog took to X and wrote: "I spoke now with President of Germany, my dear friend Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

"Together we expressed our shared condemnation and horror at the terror attack this morning near the Israeli consulate in Munich," he added.

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The gunman has been identified as an 18-year-old Austrian man, said Munich Police Chief Thomas Hampel during a press briefing. It was not clear what motivated the teen to launch the attack.

German police said they had no evidence more people were involved in the attack. Authorities responded to the incident by launching a large operation and deploying a helicopter in the area.

The consulate was closed at the time of the shooting and no Israeli official was hurt, a statement by Israel's foreign ministry said.

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The attacker reportedly targeted the museum and research institute, which focuses on the history of Germany's 1933-45 Nazi regime.

Germany’s Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann lauded the police for stopping the attack. "Due to the intervention of the police, the perpetrator was stopped," he said.

Dr&nbsp;Josef Schuster, the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, also lauded the police for quick intervention.

“What we do know takes our breath away. There could have been a catastrophe in Munich today. I thank the police for their quick intervention,” he stressed.

(With inputs from agencies)

German police on Thursday (Sep 5) gunned down an armed man near the Israeli Consulate in Munich, following an exchange of fire. The attacker, carrying a “long gun”, had first opened fire on police officers in the Karolinenplatz area, near downtown Munich at around 9:00 am local time.

German police on Thursday (Sep 5) gunned down an armed man near the Israeli Consulate in Munich, following an exchange of fire. The attacker, carrying a “long gun”, had first opened fire on police officers in the Karolinenplatz area, near downtown Munich at around 9:00 am local time. He was fatally wounded when police officers returned fire. Israel termed the incident as a “terror attack”, which came on the 52nd anniversary of the attack by Palestinian militants on the Israeli delegation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, which resulted in the death of 11 Israeli athletes. Israeli President Isaac Herzog took to X and wrote: "I spoke now with President of Germany, my dear friend Frank-Walter Steinmeier. "Together we expressed our shared condemnation and horror at the terror attack this morning near the Israeli consulate in Munich," he added. Also read: Germany deploys first IRIS-T SLM on its soil The gunman has been identified as an 18-year-old Austrian man, said Munich Police Chief Thomas Hampel during a press briefing. It was not clear what motivated the teen to launch the attack. German police said they had no evidence more people were involved in the attack. Authorities responded to the incident by launching a large operation and deploying a helicopter in the area. The consulate was closed at the time of the shooting and no Israeli official was hurt, a statement by Israel's foreign ministry said. Also read: Unions explore all options, including four-day week, amid Volkswagen crisis The attacker reportedly targeted the museum and research institute, which focuses on the history of Germany's 1933-45 Nazi regime. Germany’s Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann lauded the police for stopping the attack. "Due to the intervention of the police, the perpetrator was stopped," he said. Dr Josef Schuster, the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, also lauded the police for quick intervention. “What we do know takes our breath away. There could have been a catastrophe in Munich today. I thank the police for their quick intervention,” he stressed. (With inputs from agencies)

Munich shooting: Police gun down man carrying ‘long gun’ near Israeli consulate

A shooting in Hamburg, Germany's northernmost city, resulted in the deaths of eight persons and the serious injuries of others. At two in the morning, the incident happened in a Jehovah's Witness church.

Shooter kills eight at Jehovah's Witnesses center in Germany

At least eight people were killed on February 19 in two shooting incidents in a German city, special forces were chasing the gunmen who fled in a car, police said.

Gunmen rampage kills at least 8 people in Germany

At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany on Thursday.&nbsp;

German police said the suspect in shootings was found dead at home.

The shooters targeted shisha bars in Hanau as police launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. Police quickly moved to seal off the two streets in Hanau. The motive of the attack is still unclear, authorities said.

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Three people were reportedly killed in front of the first bar and five others were killed in the second bar.

While the motive behind the shooting spree remains unclear, mass shootings are becoming fairly common across the world.

Germany has been targeted in recent years by several extremist attacks one of which killed 12 people in the heart of Berlin in December 2016. 
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At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany on Thursday. German police said the suspect in shootings was found dead at home.

At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany on Thursday. German police said the suspect in shootings was found dead at home. The shooters targeted shisha bars in Hanau as police launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. Police quickly moved to seal off the two streets in Hanau. The motive of the attack is still unclear, authorities said. Watch Video: Three people were reportedly killed in front of the first bar and five others were killed in the second bar. While the motive behind the shooting spree remains unclear, mass shootings are becoming fairly common across the world. Germany has been targeted in recent years by several extremist attacks one of which killed 12 people in the heart of Berlin in December 2016.

At least 8 killed at shisha bars in Germany; shooter found dead, say police

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed that there were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-8-killed-at-shisha-bars-in-germany-shooter-found-dead-say-police-281690">multiple clues indicating that a suspected gunman in Hanau had acted out of racism</a> and right-wing extremism. She also said that the authorities would do everything possible to clarify the background to the attack.

"There are many indications at the moment that the perpetrator acted on right-wing extremist, racist motives, out of hatred towards people of other origins, religion or appearance," Merkel told reporters on Thursday.

"Racism is poison, hatred is poison and this poison exists in society and it is to blame for too many crimes," she added.

At least ten people were killed including the gunman in two shooting incidents on Thursday.&nbsp;

The shooter targeted shisha bars in Hanau as police launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. Police quickly moved to seal off the two streets in Hanau.&nbsp;

Hours after the incident, the police found the suspected gunman dead at his home. During the search at his home, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/investigators-see-xenophobic-motive-behind-germany-shootings-281785">investigators also found text and video material </a>indicating "xenophobic motive" behind the shooting.

King's College London counter-terrorism expert Peter Neumann tweeted of the text that it contained "various, but mostly extreme-right views, with a do-it-yourself ideology, cobbled together out of parts found on the internet".

"The pattern is clear, and not at all new," he added.

Meanwhile, European Union&nbsp;expressed shock and sadness over the shooting.

"I am deeply shocked by the tragedy that took place last night in Hanau. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims, to whom I want to extend my sincerest condolences. We mourn with you today," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a former German government minister, tweeted.

EU Council head Charles Michel and European Parliament speaker David Sassoli echoed the sentiments in their own tweets.

Far-right attacks have become a particular concern for German authorities.&nbsp;

In October, a deadly anti-Semitic gun attack in the eastern city of Halle on the holy day of Yom Kippur underscored the rising threat of neo-Nazi violence. The rampage, in which two people were shot dead, was streamed live.

Last June, a conservative politician Walter Luebcke, an advocate of liberal refugee policy, was shot at his home.&nbsp;

On Friday police arrested 12 members of a German extreme-right group believed to have been plotting "shocking" large-scale attacks on mosques similar to the ones carried out in New Zealand last year.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed that there were multiple clues indicating that a suspected gunman in Hanau had acted out of racism and right-wing extremism.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed that there were multiple clues indicating that a suspected gunman in Hanau had acted out of racism and right-wing extremism. She also said that the authorities would do everything possible to clarify the background to the attack. "There are many indications at the moment that the perpetrator acted on right-wing extremist, racist motives, out of hatred towards people of other origins, religion or appearance," Merkel told reporters on Thursday. "Racism is poison, hatred is poison and this poison exists in society and it is to blame for too many crimes," she added. At least ten people were killed including the gunman in two shooting incidents on Thursday. The shooter targeted shisha bars in Hanau as police launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. Police quickly moved to seal off the two streets in Hanau. Hours after the incident, the police found the suspected gunman dead at his home. During the search at his home, investigators also found text and video material indicating "xenophobic motive" behind the shooting. King's College London counter-terrorism expert Peter Neumann tweeted of the text that it contained "various, but mostly extreme-right views, with a do-it-yourself ideology, cobbled together out of parts found on the internet". "The pattern is clear, and not at all new," he added. Meanwhile, European Union expressed shock and sadness over the shooting. "I am deeply shocked by the tragedy that took place last night in Hanau. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims, to whom I want to extend my sincerest condolences. We mourn with you today," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a former German government minister, tweeted. EU Council head Charles Michel and European Parliament speaker David Sassoli echoed the sentiments in their own tweets. Far-right attacks have become a particular concern for German authorities. In October, a deadly anti-Semitic gun attack in the eastern city of Halle on the holy day of Yom Kippur underscored the rising threat of neo-Nazi violence. The rampage, in which two people were shot dead, was streamed live. Last June, a conservative politician Walter Luebcke, an advocate of liberal refugee policy, was shot at his home. On Friday police arrested 12 members of a German extreme-right group believed to have been plotting "shocking" large-scale attacks on mosques similar to the ones carried out in New Zealand last year. (With inputs from agencies)

Shooter in Germany acted on right-wing, racist motives, says Angela Merkel

German investigators said Thursday they suspected a "xenophobic motive" behind <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-8-killed-at-shisha-bars-in-germany-shooter-found-dead-say-police-281690">shootings at a shisha bar and a cafe that left 10 dead overnight</a> in the city of Hanau.

Hours after police found the suspected gunman dead at his home in the early hours of Thursday following a huge manhunt, federal counter-terror prosecutors took over the case.

The probe was of "particular importance" and there were "signs of a xenophobic motive", a spokesman for the prosecutors told AFP.

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Sources close to the investigation confirmed media reports that text and video material was found at the home of the perpetrator, who media reported was a 43-year-old man identified only as Tobias R.

King's College London counter-terrorism expert Peter Neumann tweeted of the text that it contained "various, but mostly extreme-right views, with a do-it-yourself ideology, cobbled together out of parts found on the internet".

"The pattern is clear, and not at all new," he added.

Meanwhile, media including public broadcaster ARD reported that a second body discovered at the property belonged to the man's mother.

A dozen shots

The attacks occurred at two bars in Hanau, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Frankfurt, where armed police quickly fanned out and police helicopters roamed the sky in the search for those responsible for the bloodshed.

The first attack occurred at a bar in the Heumarkt district in central Hanau around 10 pm (2100 GMT), reports said.&nbsp;

A gunman reportedly rang the doorbell and shot at people in the smoking section, killing five including a woman, mass-market daily Bild said.

"The victims are people we have known for years," the bar manager's son told German news agency DPA. Two employees were among the victims, according to the man, who was not at the bar during the shooting. "It is a shock for everyone."

Police said one of those injured in the attack had also died.

The attacker, or attackers, fled the scene by car, according to police. There was then a second shooting at the Arena Bar.

Three people were killed outside the building, local media said, with witnesses reporting hearing a dozen shots.

A silver Mercedes-Benz covered by what looked like a survival blanket could be seen behind a police cordon and surrounded by officers outside the Arena Bar, with shattered glass on the ground.

'Horror scenario'

The mayor of Hanau, Claus Kaminsky, told Bild that it had been "a terrible night".

"You could not imagine a worse night. It will, of course, keep us busy for a long, long time and remain a sad memory.

"I am deeply moved," he said. "Just the fact that eight people have lost their lives has shaken me up. But I ask all citizens not to speculate.&nbsp;

"The police must have the chance to clear up the situation and investigate -- until then, we should wait with prudence, no matter how hard this maybe."

Katja Leikert, the MP for the region, said it was "a real horror scenario".

"On this dreadful night for Hanau, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the relatives of those killed. I hope the injured will recover quickly," she said.

Germany has been targeted in recent years by several extremist attacks, one of which killed 12 people in the heart of Berlin in December 2016.&nbsp;

Far-right attacks have become a particular concern for German authorities.&nbsp;

In October, a deadly anti-Semitic gun attack in the eastern city of Halle on the holy day of Yom Kippur underscored the rising threat of neo-Nazi violence. The rampage, in which two people were shot dead, was streamed live.

Last June, conservative politician Walter Luebcke, an advocate of liberal refugee policy, was shot at his home.&nbsp;

On Friday police arrested 12 members of a German extreme-right group believed to have been plotting "shocking" large-scale attacks on mosques similar to the ones carried out in New Zealand last year.

German-Turkish Islamic organisation Ditib, which funds around 900 mosques in Germany, called for greater protections for Muslims in the country, saying they "no longer feel safe" in Germany.&nbsp;

German investigators said Thursday they suspected a "xenophobic motive" behind shootings at a shisha bar and a cafe that left 10 dead overnight in the city of Hanau.

German investigators said Thursday they suspected a "xenophobic motive" behind shootings at a shisha bar and a cafe that left 10 dead overnight in the city of Hanau. Hours after police found the suspected gunman dead at his home in the early hours of Thursday following a huge manhunt, federal counter-terror prosecutors took over the case. The probe was of "particular importance" and there were "signs of a xenophobic motive", a spokesman for the prosecutors told AFP. Also read: Gunmen rampage kills at least 10 people in Germany × Sources close to the investigation confirmed media reports that text and video material was found at the home of the perpetrator, who media reported was a 43-year-old man identified only as Tobias R. King's College London counter-terrorism expert Peter Neumann tweeted of the text that it contained "various, but mostly extreme-right views, with a do-it-yourself ideology, cobbled together out of parts found on the internet". "The pattern is clear, and not at all new," he added. Meanwhile, media including public broadcaster ARD reported that a second body discovered at the property belonged to the man's mother. A dozen shots The attacks occurred at two bars in Hanau, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Frankfurt, where armed police quickly fanned out and police helicopters roamed the sky in the search for those responsible for the bloodshed. The first attack occurred at a bar in the Heumarkt district in central Hanau around 10 pm (2100 GMT), reports said. A gunman reportedly rang the doorbell and shot at people in the smoking section, killing five including a woman, mass-market daily Bild said. "The victims are people we have known for years," the bar manager's son told German news agency DPA. Two employees were among the victims, according to the man, who was not at the bar during the shooting. "It is a shock for everyone." Police said one of those injured in the attack had also died. The attacker, or attackers, fled the scene by car, according to police. There was then a second shooting at the Arena Bar. Three people were killed outside the building, local media said, with witnesses reporting hearing a dozen shots. A silver Mercedes-Benz covered by what looked like a survival blanket could be seen behind a police cordon and surrounded by officers outside the Arena Bar, with shattered glass on the ground. 'Horror scenario' The mayor of Hanau, Claus Kaminsky, told Bild that it had been "a terrible night". "You could not imagine a worse night. It will, of course, keep us busy for a long, long time and remain a sad memory. "I am deeply moved," he said. "Just the fact that eight people have lost their lives has shaken me up. But I ask all citizens not to speculate. "The police must have the chance to clear up the situation and investigate -- until then, we should wait with prudence, no matter how hard this maybe." Katja Leikert, the MP for the region, said it was "a real horror scenario". "On this dreadful night for Hanau, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the relatives of those killed. I hope the injured will recover quickly," she said. Germany has been targeted in recent years by several extremist attacks, one of which killed 12 people in the heart of Berlin in December 2016. Far-right attacks have become a particular concern for German authorities. In October, a deadly anti-Semitic gun attack in the eastern city of Halle on the holy day of Yom Kippur underscored the rising threat of neo-Nazi violence. The rampage, in which two people were shot dead, was streamed live. Last June, conservative politician Walter Luebcke, an advocate of liberal refugee policy, was shot at his home. On Friday police arrested 12 members of a German extreme-right group believed to have been plotting "shocking" large-scale attacks on mosques similar to the ones carried out in New Zealand last year. German-Turkish Islamic organisation Ditib, which funds around 900 mosques in Germany, called for greater protections for Muslims in the country, saying they "no longer feel safe" in Germany.

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Several shots were fired Wednesday in the eastern German city of Halle, leaving two people dead as the suspected assailants fled, police said.

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A gunman opened fire at a packed nightclub in southern Germany early Sunday, killing one and wounding four before being shot by police, authorities said, in an attack likely motivated by a personal feud.

The 34-year-old man, identified as an Iraqi national, &quot;was critically injured in a shootout with police officers as he left the disco, and later succumbed to his wounds in hospital,&quot; police said in a statement.

&quot;Investigations are ongoing into the background of the act, which was likely linked to a dispute in the attacker&#39;s personal life. There are no indications of a terror act,&quot; police added.

The foreign gunman was not an asylum seeker and has been living in the Constance region, which borders Switzerland, for 15 years.

Officers began receiving emergency calls from terrified clubbers at around 4:30 am (0230 GMT) as the man began shooting in the nightclub heaving with &quot;several hundred&quot; people, said police.

One person was killed on the spot and three others seriously wounded in the club called &quot;Grey&quot;, located in an industrial zone of the city, which draws Swiss revellers during the weekends.

Shortly after the gunman left the building, he was shot by police. One officer was also injured in the exchange of fire.

Frightened revellers had either fled the building or found a place to hide, police said, adding that the danger was now over.

Helicopters were circling overhead and special forces were also deployed to secure the site.

A witness told national news agency DPA that the attacker was shooting randomly at clubbers around him.

&quot;The club was jam-packed,&quot; added the unnamed man, who said he had seen the attacker and fled quickly with his friends.

Another unnamed clubber was quoted by Suedkurier daily that he was in the washroom when someone came in and closed the toilet door saying there &nbsp;was shooting.

&quot;I didn&#39;t believe it and went out. But I heard shots and quickly ran back to the toilet and closed the door with another person. With us was a bouncer who was shot and he was bandaging the wound with a belt,&quot; said the witness.

A bartender then opened the emergency exit door, allowing revellers to flee, he said, adding that he saw another person with a wound in the leg lying on the grass by the parking lot.

&quot;I just shouted at everyone to run and when we were in the parking lot, we heard shots again,&quot; he said.

Police was unable to confirm the type of weapon used, but Bezikofer said it was &quot;not just a pistol, the talk is of a long weapon or an automatic pistol&quot;.

The shooting came just two days after Germany was shaken by a knife attack in the northern port city of Hamburg.

A 26-year-old Palestinian had killed one and injured six in an assault at a supermarket.

He was a known Islamist with psychological problems, and investigators say his motives remain unclear.

Germany has been on high alert about the threat of a jihadist attack, especially since last December&#39;s truck rampage through a Berlin Christmas market that claimed 12 lives.

But it has also been hit by other assaults unrelated to the jihadist threat.

Among the deadliest in recent years is a Munich shopping mall rampage last June by 18-year-old German-Iranian man which left 10 people dead including the gunman himself.

The 34-year-old attacker 'was critically injured in a shootout with police officers as he left the disco, and later succumbed to his wounds in hospital'

A gunman opened fire at a packed nightclub in southern Germany early Sunday, killing one and wounding four before being shot by police, authorities said, in an attack likely motivated by a personal feud. The 34-year-old man, identified as an Iraqi national, "was critically injured in a shootout with police officers as he left the disco, and later succumbed to his wounds in hospital," police said in a statement. "Investigations are ongoing into the background of the act, which was likely linked to a dispute in the attacker's personal life. There are no indications of a terror act," police added. The foreign gunman was not an asylum seeker and has been living in the Constance region, which borders Switzerland, for 15 years. Officers began receiving emergency calls from terrified clubbers at around 4:30 am (0230 GMT) as the man began shooting in the nightclub heaving with "several hundred" people, said police. One person was killed on the spot and three others seriously wounded in the club called "Grey", located in an industrial zone of the city, which draws Swiss revellers during the weekends. Shortly after the gunman left the building, he was shot by police. One officer was also injured in the exchange of fire. Frightened revellers had either fled the building or found a place to hide, police said, adding that the danger was now over. Helicopters were circling overhead and special forces were also deployed to secure the site. A witness told national news agency DPA that the attacker was shooting randomly at clubbers around him. "The club was jam-packed," added the unnamed man, who said he had seen the attacker and fled quickly with his friends. Another unnamed clubber was quoted by Suedkurier daily that he was in the washroom when someone came in and closed the toilet door saying there was shooting. "I didn't believe it and went out. But I heard shots and quickly ran back to the toilet and closed the door with another person. With us was a bouncer who was shot and he was bandaging the wound with a belt," said the witness. A bartender then opened the emergency exit door, allowing revellers to flee, he said, adding that he saw another person with a wound in the leg lying on the grass by the parking lot. "I just shouted at everyone to run and when we were in the parking lot, we heard shots again," he said. Police was unable to confirm the type of weapon used, but Bezikofer said it was "not just a pistol, the talk is of a long weapon or an automatic pistol". The shooting came just two days after Germany was shaken by a knife attack in the northern port city of Hamburg. A 26-year-old Palestinian had killed one and injured six in an assault at a supermarket. He was a known Islamist with psychological problems, and investigators say his motives remain unclear. Germany has been on high alert about the threat of a jihadist attack, especially since last December's truck rampage through a Berlin Christmas market that claimed 12 lives. But it has also been hit by other assaults unrelated to the jihadist threat. Among the deadliest in recent years is a Munich shopping mall rampage last June by 18-year-old German-Iranian man which left 10 people dead including the gunman himself.

Two killed, four wounded in German disco shooting: Police

The likely, lone gunman in an attack&nbsp;that killed nine people and injured at least 16 others today was found dead near a shopping centre in Munich, Germany,&nbsp;a spokesman for the Munich police said on today. The attacker was an 18-year-old German-Iranian man who killed himself after carrying out the deadly shooting rampage, the Munich plice said.&nbsp; 
 
News agencies report varying number of those injured, from sixteen to twenty one. 
 
&quot;The perpetrator was an 18-year-old German-Iranian from Munich,&quot; police chief Hubertus Andrae told reporters after the massacre that left 10 people dead, including the gunman. 
 
&quot;The motive or explanation for this crime is completely unclear.&quot; 
 
Earlier police, citing eyewitness accounts, had said they were looking for up to three suspects in the shooting attack at the Munich Olympia Shopping Centre (OEZ) that sent shoppers running for their lives and shut traffic across the city. 
 
But early today, a Munich police spokesman said it was now believed likely that only one man was responsible for the shooting, the third attack against civilians in Western Europe in eight days. 
 
&quot;We can give a cautious &#39;all-clear signal.&#39; It looks like the body found near the OEZ was the gunman,&quot; a police spokesman said. 
 
Authorities had told the public to get off the streets as the city, Germany&#39;s third biggest, went into lockdown with transport halted and highways sealed off. 
 
A police spokesman initially said up to three gunmen were on the run after the shooting. The Bavarian capital was placed under a state of emergency as police hunted for them and special forces deployed in the city. 
 
Authorities found a 10th body about 1 km (0.6 miles) from the scene that was later determined to be the likely gunman. 
 
German radio station Bayerischer Rundfunk said the man had a red backpack similar to one used by a gunman seen at a McDonald&#39;s restaurant where the attack reportedly began. It said police were using a robot to investigate the backpack. 
 
German news magazine Focus said the dead man and suspected gunman had shot himself in the head. 
 
At the height of the incident, people in the Olympia shopping centre either fled or sought to hide. 
 
&quot;Many shots were fired, I can&#39;t say how many but it&#39;s been a lot,&quot; said a shop worker hiding in a store room inside the mall. 
 
It was the third major act of violence against civilians in Western Europe in eight days. Previous attacks in France and Germany were claimed by the Islamic State militant group. 
 
A police spokesman said there was no immediate indication that it was an Islamist attack but it was being treated as a terrorist incident. 
 
Friday is also the fifth anniversary of the massacre by Anders Behring Breivik in Norway in which he killed 77 people. Breivik is a hero for far-right militants in Europe and America. 
 
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the motive for the attack was not yet clear. 
 
&quot;The motives for this abhorrent act have not yet been completely clarified - we still have contradictory clues,&quot; Steinmeier said in a statement. 
 
Islamic State supporters celebrate 
 
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but supporters of Islamic State celebrated on social media. 
 
&quot;The Islamic state is expanding in Europe,&quot; read one tweet. 
 
Two witnesses told n-tv television that they saw a man dressed as Santa Claus walking away from the scene of the shooting with a crowd of people. One said the man had blonde hair, was not carrying a weapon but had a suitcase. 
 
A video posted online, whose authenticity could not be confirmed, showed a man dressed in black outside a McDonalds by the roadside, drawing a handgun and shooting towards members of the public. 
 
Witnesses had seen shooting both inside the mall and on nearby streets, police said. 
 
Several hours after the shooting, police said it was unclear if the shooters were still in Munich. As night closed in, the streets of the city were largely deserted. 
 
Thousands of people had been crowding the streets and squares in Munich&#39;s city centre in the afternoon, clinking glasses, eating sausages, and listening to bands at a beer festival. 
 
The festival was meant to last until Sunday but was evacuated shortly after the attack. 
 
Elena Hakes, wearing a blue traditional dress, had been with a friend in the Odeonsplatz square. 
 
&quot;We heard what had happened and decided to leave, it just seemed not befitting anymore to continue partying.&quot; 
 
&quot;Most of the people were very calm and composed. There were a few people who came running towards us who were screaming and in panic. But mostly it was surprisingly calm.&quot; 
 
Munich&#39;s main railway station was evacuated. BR television said police had sealed off many highways north of Munich and people were told to leave them. 
 
The shopping centre is next to the Munich Olympic stadium, where the Palestinian militant group Black September took 11 Israeli athletes hostage and eventually killed them during the 1972 Olympic Games. 
 
Friday&#39;s attack took place a week after a 17-year-old asylum-seeker assaulted passengers on a German train with an axe. Bavarian police shot dead the teenager after he wounded four people from Hong Kong on the train and injured a local resident while fleeing. 
 
German justice minister Heiko Maas told Bild newspaper&#39;s Friday edition before the mall attack that there was &quot;no reason to panic but it&#39;s clear that Germany remains a possible target&quot;. 
 
The incidents in Germany follow an attack in Nice, France, on July 14 in which a Tunisian drove a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day, killing 84. Islamic State claimed responsibility for that attack. 
 
The Munich assault was also reminiscent of Islamist militant attacks in a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, in September 2013 and in Mumbai, India, in November 2008. 
 
Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende said on Twitter: &quot;Horrible killings in Munich. Taking place on the same day as we mourn &amp; remember the appalling terror that hit Norway so hard five years ago.&quot; 
 
(Reuters, AFP)

Body found about 1km from the scene was later determined to be the likely lone gunman who, German media said, had shot himself in the head

The likely, lone gunman in an attack that killed nine people and injured at least 16 others today was found dead near a shopping centre in Munich, Germany, a spokesman for the Munich police said on today. The attacker was an 18-year-old German-Iranian man who killed himself after carrying out the deadly shooting rampage, the Munich plice said. News agencies report varying number of those injured, from sixteen to twenty one. "The perpetrator was an 18-year-old German-Iranian from Munich," police chief Hubertus Andrae told reporters after the massacre that left 10 people dead, including the gunman. "The motive or explanation for this crime is completely unclear." Earlier police, citing eyewitness accounts, had said they were looking for up to three suspects in the shooting attack at the Munich Olympia Shopping Centre (OEZ) that sent shoppers running for their lives and shut traffic across the city. But early today, a Munich police spokesman said it was now believed likely that only one man was responsible for the shooting, the third attack against civilians in Western Europe in eight days. "We can give a cautious 'all-clear signal.' It looks like the body found near the OEZ was the gunman," a police spokesman said. Authorities had told the public to get off the streets as the city, Germany's third biggest, went into lockdown with transport halted and highways sealed off. A police spokesman initially said up to three gunmen were on the run after the shooting. The Bavarian capital was placed under a state of emergency as police hunted for them and special forces deployed in the city. Authorities found a 10th body about 1 km (0.6 miles) from the scene that was later determined to be the likely gunman. German radio station Bayerischer Rundfunk said the man had a red backpack similar to one used by a gunman seen at a McDonald's restaurant where the attack reportedly began. It said police were using a robot to investigate the backpack. German news magazine Focus said the dead man and suspected gunman had shot himself in the head. At the height of the incident, people in the Olympia shopping centre either fled or sought to hide. "Many shots were fired, I can't say how many but it's been a lot," said a shop worker hiding in a store room inside the mall. It was the third major act of violence against civilians in Western Europe in eight days. Previous attacks in France and Germany were claimed by the Islamic State militant group. A police spokesman said there was no immediate indication that it was an Islamist attack but it was being treated as a terrorist incident. Friday is also the fifth anniversary of the massacre by Anders Behring Breivik in Norway in which he killed 77 people. Breivik is a hero for far-right militants in Europe and America. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the motive for the attack was not yet clear. "The motives for this abhorrent act have not yet been completely clarified - we still have contradictory clues," Steinmeier said in a statement. Islamic State supporters celebrate There was no immediate claim of responsibility but supporters of Islamic State celebrated on social media. "The Islamic state is expanding in Europe," read one tweet. Two witnesses told n-tv television that they saw a man dressed as Santa Claus walking away from the scene of the shooting with a crowd of people. One said the man had blonde hair, was not carrying a weapon but had a suitcase. A video posted online, whose authenticity could not be confirmed, showed a man dressed in black outside a McDonalds by the roadside, drawing a handgun and shooting towards members of the public. Witnesses had seen shooting both inside the mall and on nearby streets, police said. Several hours after the shooting, police said it was unclear if the shooters were still in Munich. As night closed in, the streets of the city were largely deserted. Thousands of people had been crowding the streets and squares in Munich's city centre in the afternoon, clinking glasses, eating sausages, and listening to bands at a beer festival. The festival was meant to last until Sunday but was evacuated shortly after the attack. Elena Hakes, wearing a blue traditional dress, had been with a friend in the Odeonsplatz square. "We heard what had happened and decided to leave, it just seemed not befitting anymore to continue partying." "Most of the people were very calm and composed. There were a few people who came running towards us who were screaming and in panic. But mostly it was surprisingly calm." Munich's main railway station was evacuated. BR television said police had sealed off many highways north of Munich and people were told to leave them. The shopping centre is next to the Munich Olympic stadium, where the Palestinian militant group Black September took 11 Israeli athletes hostage and eventually killed them during the 1972 Olympic Games. Friday's attack took place a week after a 17-year-old asylum-seeker assaulted passengers on a German train with an axe. Bavarian police shot dead the teenager after he wounded four people from Hong Kong on the train and injured a local resident while fleeing. German justice minister Heiko Maas told Bild newspaper's Friday edition before the mall attack that there was "no reason to panic but it's clear that Germany remains a possible target". The incidents in Germany follow an attack in Nice, France, on July 14 in which a Tunisian drove a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day, killing 84. Islamic State claimed responsibility for that attack. The Munich assault was also reminiscent of Islamist militant attacks in a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, in September 2013 and in Mumbai, India, in November 2008. Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende said on Twitter: "Horrible killings in Munich. Taking place on the same day as we mourn & remember the appalling terror that hit Norway so hard five years ago." (Reuters, AFP)

Munich attack: 10 dead, including 18-year-old German-Iranian gunman