Friday 22 July 2016

Munich in lockdown in likely terrorist attack - at least 9 people killed

Armed police patrolled the streets of Munich


Police forces in Munich, Germany are on a hunt for three gunmen, whom they believe conducted a terrorist attack at a shopping centre and McDonald's restaurant. Nine people have been confirmed dead. Reports say children where also targeted in the attack.

According to CNN report, the shooting broke out at a McDonald's restaurant across from the Olympia shopping mall about 5:50 p.m. (11:50 a.m. ET), police spokeswoman Claudia Küntzel said. Gunfire also broke out inside the mall, which is adjacent to the site of the 1972 Olympics, witnesses said.

A video purporting to show the shooter, dressed in black, firing 20 shots has been posted on Twitter
Gunman dressed in black firing shots