One person wounded in shooting outside Israeli consulate in Munich, Germany, dies

On September 4, a shooting near the Israeli Consulate General in Munich, Germany, sparked shock and concern. The incident took place in Karolinenplatz, a busy area close to a documentation centre on National Socialism.

According to Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Hermann, the shooting began when a man armed with a long gun opened fire on police forces. In response, Security agents acted quickly and managed to neutralize the suspect, who died at the scene.

What the authorities say

Hermann explained that “the police were alerted very quickly and were able to be on the scene and react to the suspect who was carrying a long weapon and who fired several shots.” Before his death, the wounded man received medical attention on the scene. The Munich police, which deployed a significant security presence with helicopters and heavily armed officers, are still investigating the identity and motivations of the perpetrator of the attack. “Police are investigating a vehicle that the suspect may have used,” he added.

This shooting occurs on a significant date, coinciding with the 42nd anniversary of the terrorist attack during the 1972 Munich Olympics, when the Palestinian group Black September attacked the Israeli delegationresulting in the death of two members and the taking of nine hostages who also lost their lives. “On a day like today, of course we are sensitive,” said the police spokesman about the coincidence of the dates.

What the government says

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser in Olaf Scholz’s government expressed concern about the incident. In a statement from Berlin, Faeser described the incident as a “serious incident” and stressed the importance of security for Israeli institutions in Germany. “The protection of Jewish and Israeli institutions has the highest priority,” Faeser said, stressing the German government’s commitment to safety and security at a time of high tension.