Shots were fired near its consulate general Israel in Munich Germany.
A police operation is underway.
Police officers shot suspect
According to Munich police, their forces shot at a suspect, who was hit in the Karolinenplatz area.
There are no other suspects at this time.
Shots reported in Munich near Israeli Consulate General
Today is the anniversary of the 1972 attack, when terrorists shot 11 Israeli athletes during the Munich Olympics. pic.twitter.com/NTTYdIRqMs
-NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 5, 2024
The area is largely isolated, according to German authorities.
Several police forces are at the scene, while a helicopter has been mobilized.
Munich police have urged citizens to avoid traffic around Karolinenplatz.
Das sind die ersten gesicherten Erkenntnisse in zusammenhang mit dem laufenden Einsatz:
– Im Bereich Karolinenplatz kam es zu Schussabgaben durch polizeiliche Einsatzkräfte auf eine verdächtige Person, die Person wurde härbes trefreffen.
-Der Einsatztraum ist großräumig absperert— Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) September 5, 2024
Today is the anniversary of the 1972 terrorist attack, when gunmen shot dead 11 Israeli athletes during the Munich Olympics.