At least 6 killed in "possible terror attack" in MunichJuly 22, 2016 - 22:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least six people have been killed and others are injured, following what police have described as a "possible terror attack" at the Olympia-Einkaufszentrum shopping mall in Munich, Germany. A manhunt is underway, ABC News reports. Police said that witnesses called to report three people with guns on a nearby street who later moved toward the mall. The perpetrators remain at large. Police spokeswoman Claudia Kunzel told ABC News that "all the police that we have" are responding to the situation. The shooting began just after 6 p.m. in a McDonald's restaurant in the mall. The latest reports suggest that police are still evacuating the building. A spokesperson for police in Munich described the incident as a "possible terror attack" while speaking to a German radio station. All subway services in the city were halted after reports that the suspect fled into the subway, and police are appealing to people to clear the streets as they hunt for the gunmen. They are directing people to avoid Munich's city center and shelter in place, after unconfirmed reports of further shooting. President Obama has been briefed on the situation, and later offered sympathies and pledged support to Germany, which he described as one of America's closest allies. The shopping mall where the shooting took place is located in what was the Olympic Village for the 1972 Munich Olympics, during which 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and killed along with a German policeman. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |