Multiple deaths reported in shooting at Munich Shopping Center

Felipe Erazo FXStreet

Munich police confirm that a major operation at Olympia-Einkaufszentrum Mall is underway, after shots have been fired and H24-TV says there are casualties. On social media videos, people can be seen running with their hands up, while others are hiding within the facility.

UPDATE (20:29 GMT): Death toll has risen to 8, Munich Police confirmed via Twitter.

UPDATE (20:06 GMT): At least 3 people in serious conditons on Munich hospital and an unknown number with moderate injuries after shooting, says Süddetsche Zeitung.

UPDATE (19:44 GMT): Munich police reports 6 people killed, still unknown number injured in shooting attack. Also, authorities say that only one shooting location has been confirmed and they're looking for up to three gunmen.

UPDATE (17:28 GMT): Local police via Twitter (@PolizeiMuenchen) is asking people to stay away from public spaces. Also, reports crossing the wires say that there are several shooters on a second incident in Stachus area of Munich. No one has been arrested yet.

UPDATE (17:10 GMT): No clear information about casualties, but AFP says there is one person killed and 10 injured. German television NTV is reporting "possible" 10 deaths in shopping center, while Muencher Abendzeitung newspaper talks about possible 15 fatal victims.

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Born in Colombia, Felipe Erazo is the American Session Manager at FXStreet. He has been studying journalism with a degree in social communication at the Universidad de Chile.

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