"Police responded with the appropriate weapons to the perpetrator, who was carrying a long gun, and had fired a series of shots," Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann shared, emphasizing the immediate and necessary response to protect the public and address the armed threat.
In light of the recent violence, Talya Lador, the Israeli consul general in Munich, remarked, "This event shows how dangerous the rise of antisemitism is. It is important that the general public raises its voice against it." This was on a significant date, commemorating the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Authorities warned locals to avoid Karolinenplatz due to a major police operation, indicating serious concerns about safety but reassured that there were "no indications of any other suspects in connection with the operation." This reflects the heightened alertness amid rising antisemitic incidents.
Local security was notably intensified around key Jewish sites, including Munich's Ohel Jakob Synagogue, highlighting the necessary precautions in response to the day's violent incident and the broader context of growing threats.
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