A major police operation is underway in Munich after a shooter opened fire outside a Nazi-era museum in the city centre.
The incident saw shots fired outside the Nazi Documentation Centre on Thursday morning, with a volley of gunfire ringing out attempted to neutralize the shooter.Munich police confirmed a large-scale operation was underway in the Briennerstrasse and Karolinenplatz area of the city.Initial reports suggested the shots had been fired in front of the Israeli Consulate General, located a short distance from the scene.Police have now set up a perimeter, with a police helicopter deployed.
"Many emergency services are on their way to the site of operations in the area of the NS Documentation Center. To ensure that they can work without hindrance, we ask that you avoid this area as much as possible.""We receive comments containing speculation and misinformation. The best way you can help us is to refrain from doing this and sharing rumors. "Our colleagues are working at full speed, as soon as we have more confirmed information, we will publish it here.
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