Friday, July 22, 2016

Several killed in shooting at Munich shopping mall

Several killed in shooting at Munich shopping mall

At least one person has died and another 10 people are injured after a gunman went on a shooting rampage in a German shopping centre.

A major police operation is ongoing in Munich, around the city's Olympic Park, with the force warning people to stay in their homes.

Terrified shoppers were seen running for their lives from the Munich Olympia Shopping Centre, in the district of Moosach, after hearing gunshots.

A video purporting to show the shooter, dressed in black, firing 20 shots has been posted on Twitter. The video shows him outside a McDonald's directly outside the shopping centre.

The area around the Munich Olympia Shopping Centre in the district of Moosach has been sealed off as emergency services try to control the situation.

Police have confirmed that at least one person has died as a result of the incident and German media have reported there may be up to 15 killed.

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