An armed man shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before opening fire outside a Netto supermarket in Dresden, Germany, early this morning (July 18), according to police and local media. The suspect, a 41-year-old Turkish man, was shot and injured by officers after a gunfire exchange.
Incident Details
Police were called to the Netto supermarket in Dresden at around 8:20 am after receiving reports of an armed man in front of the store. According to German publication Bild, the man was carrying what appeared to be a musket and opened fire when officers approached him. Witnesses reported hearing the suspect shout 'Allahu Akbar' before the first shot was fired.
The suspect was subdued after being shot by police. Authorities have confirmed he is a 41-year-old Turkish national. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
Ongoing Investigation
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the motive behind the attack. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
