Munich attack: Up to 15 people dead, six confirmed fatalities so far – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Munich attack: Up to 15 people dead, six confirmed fatalities so far




Emergency services respond to a shooting at a shopping center in Munich, Germany, Friday July 22, 2016.  Munich police confirm shots have been fired at Olympia Einkaufszentrum shopping center but say they don't have any details about casualties. Police are responding in large numbers. (Associated Press Television via AP)

Six people have so far been confirmed dead after gunfire erupted inside a shopping center in the German city of Munich this evening, while some local media quotes the figure of fatalities as fifteen.

A large security operation is underway across the city, all public transport has been halted.

More than one shooter is believed to be involved in the attack, but nobody has been caught so far.

Anyone with concerns about Irish citizens in Munich can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs on 01 408 2000.

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