German Police shoot gunman near Munich’s Nazi documentation centre, Israeli consulate

German police shot and killed a gunman near Munich’s Nazi-era documentation centre and the Israeli consulate on Thursday, according to Bavarian Interior Minister.

The gunman reportedly opened fire at the police, prompting a swift response that led to his death.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the gunman’s identity or motives, but the incident has raised concerns due to its proximity to the sensitive historical site and the consulate.

“Police responded with armed force against the perpetrator, who was carrying a rifle and had fired a number of shots,” said state interior minister Joachim Herrmann, adding that the gunman had died from his wounds.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

AFP