German police fatally shot a suspicious individual near a Nazi-era museum and the Israeli Consulate in Munich's Karolinenplatz area.
The incident occurred on the 52nd anniversary of the tragic 1972 Munich Olympic attacks, where 11 Israeli athletes were killed by Palestinian gunmen.
According to the Bavarian Interior Minister, the suspect exchanged fire with the police and died at the scene. "There was a serious incident in Munich, and the protection of Israeli facilities is of the highest priority," he stated.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and police sirens, along with shouts of "run, run." The nearby Munich Security Conference office was cordoned off, and staff were placed under lockdown.
Benedikt Franke, deputy chairman and CEO of the Munich Security Conference, told BILD, "There was a loud bang at 9.10 am and at least a dozen shots were heard." Despite the heightened police presence, authorities found no evidence of additional suspects or threats.
The museum and research institute near the consulate focus on Germany's history from 1933 to 1945, particularly the Nazi regime.
Israel's foreign ministry confirmed that the consulate in Munich was closed during the shooting and that no staff members were affected.
This incident shows the ongoing security challenges faced by Israeli institutions worldwide, especially on anniversaries like the Munich Massacre.
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