Munich Police Shoot Man Mistaken for Terrorist

What Happened?

Police in Munich, Germany, shot a man who appeared to be carrying a gun and acting suspiciously near the Deutsches Museum and Israeli Consulate on Friday, August 11. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. local time.

According to police, the man was spotted wearing a ski mask and gloves, and he was carrying a backpack. He was seen running and acting erratically near the museum and consulate, which are popular tourist destinations.

Police officers pursued the man and ordered him to drop his weapon. When he did not comply, they fired shots, striking him in the leg. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment, and his condition is unknown.

What We Know

The man's identity has not yet been released, but police believe he may be mentally ill.

Police have said there is no indication of a terrorist threat at this time, and they are investigating the incident as an isolated case.

The Aftermath

The incident has caused some disruption to traffic and tourism in the area, but the situation is now under control.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.