Multiple deaths at shooting rampage in German shopping mall:

From Reuters, the Telegraph and the German eiditon of The Local. Early reports were that the incident was concluded and that there was one death. However it is on-going and TV reports say there may be a second incident.

Gunmen went on a shooting rampage in a shopping mall in the southern German city of Munich on Friday, killing many people, police said.

Authorities were evacuating people from the Olympia mall but many others were hiding inside.

A Munich police spokeswoman said multiple people were killed or wounded. “We believe we are dealing with a shooting rampage,” the spokeswoman said. More than one gunman was believed to be involved and no one had been arrested, she said.

NTV television reported that German police special forces had arrived at the scene.

Police seem to confirm several attackers saying “we don’t know at this stage where the attackers are. Please be careful and don’t go outside.”

Police in the city of Munich are asking for locals not to post photos or video online.

We do not know where the shooter is. Take care and avoid going outside.” – 10 mins ago

We are aware of shooting rumours in city centre. Situation is unclear. Please stay inside.” – 17 mins ago (But reporters there say nothing’s happening)

Please do not put images or videos of police operations online. Do not support the perpetrators!” – 20 mins ago

Avoid public places in Munich. The situation is unclear.” – 40 mins ago

The latest is 8 dead plus the gunman – also dead. This may be a shooting perpetrated by a German against “foreigners.” according to witnesses who heard him yelling. This is the 5 year anniversary of the horrible Breivik massacre.Now a witness is claiming to have heard “Allahu Akbar.”

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