Young Islamist in Munich: Prevents terrorist attack on the anniversary

Young Islamist in Munich: Prevents terrorist attack on the anniversary

Munich-In a dramatic incident in Munich, an 18-year-old Austrian Islamist, who was equipped with a dangerous firearm, was discovered on the anniversary of the 1972 Olympic attack. The impending danger could be averted by the quick reaction of the police, which the attacker got in time.

The incident occurred in front of the Nazi documentary center, where the perpetrator, known as EMrah I., fired on the officials after noticing that his escape was at risk. In a chaotic scenes, the police were heard: "On the floor!", While the alleged terrorist tried to hide behind the building. During this change of shooting, the attacker was hit and fell to the ground, which finally ended the immediate threat.

Investigations into a possible terrorist attack

As the police and the Attorney General confirmed in Munich, it is an attempted terrorist attack. The investigators believe that the attack could have a certain reference to the Israeli consulate. The background of this suspicion is still unclear, but the situation raises a few questions.

When the perpetrator's vehicle searched, it was found that he came from Salzburg and had Bosnian roots. In 2023 there was already indications of his potential violent behavior when he was reported because he was supposedly a member of a terrorist association. The Austrian authorities found propaganda material of the so -called Islamic State (IS) on his cell phone, which led to increased monitoring of the jet.

armed and dangerous

It is believed that the attacker had a repetitive rifle, a Mauser carabiner, together with a bayonet that dates from the time of the First World War. This information comes from arms experts who are supported by current video recordings of the incident. An eyewitness that happened to be nearby reported several shots and expressed his horror about the violence he witnessed.

The situation quickly escalated when the police took extensive measures in the area of application. Around 500 emergency services were mobilized and a helicopter circled over the crime scene to ensure security and quickly lock the area. A witness describes the scene as chaotic: "It took several minutes for the first police officers to get behind him. They then shot at least 30 to 40 times." This quick reaction and the courageous approach of the emergency services may prevent worse.

The incident also has a symbolic dimension because it falls on the anniversary of the Olympic attack, in which eleven Israeli athletes were murdered by terrorists in 1972. In view of this dark memory, many diplomats and employees of the Israeli consulate were not in the office on this day of commemoration.