A large police operation was carried out in Munich after police fired shots at a suspect near the Israeli General Consulate. The suspect, who was believed to be carrying a gun, was hit and injured by the police. The incident occurred near the Nazi documentation center, prompting a significant police presence in the area. The police closed off Brienner Street and Karolinenplatz and urged people to avoid the area.
The suspect approached the Nazi Documentation Centre with a shoulder arm weapon, which led to police firing shots. The incident happened on the anniversary of the 1972 Olympics assassinations, where Palestinian terrorists killed eleven Israeli athletes in Munich. The Israeli consulate in Munich was closed at the time of the shooting.
The Munich Documentation Center, located near the Israeli consulate, focuses on the history of the former Nazi headquarters in Munich. It aims to critically examine the past and its impact on the present, promoting discussions on democracy, persecution, solidarity, and memory.
The police have increased their presence in the city but have no information on other suspects or locations. They have asked the public not to share images or videos of the operation, instead directing them to upload them to a portal for investigation. The Munich police have stated that there are no indications of additional suspects involved in the incident.
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