A large police presence has been reported in the center of Munich, specifically near the Israeli General Consulate, with the area around Brienner Street closed off. Police are advising people to avoid the area, as individuals inside the residential and office buildings have been told to stay put. A police helicopter is actively circling the area in search of a suspected attacker. Initial reports suggest that one person, thought to be the suspect, was shot by police.
According to local media, the suspect allegedly approached the Nazi Documentation Centre with a shoulder arm weapon, prompting nearby police, who provide continuous security for the site, to respond with gunfire. The incident coincides with the anniversary of the tragic 1972 Olympic Games assassinations, wherein Palestinian terrorists killed eleven Israeli athletes in Munich—a factor that adds significant tension to the current situation.
Benedikt Frank, deputy director and CEO of Munich Security Conference, confirmed that his office, located in close proximity to the police activity and Nazi Documentation Centre, has been sealed off. He reported hearing a loud bang at 9:10 AM followed by at least a dozen shots, noting that their employees are currently in lockdown and unable to leave the premises.
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