A 41-year-old man opened fire with a musket outside a supermarket in Dresden, Germany, leading to an exchange of fire with police in which he was shot, according to local reports.
Armed officers responded to the incident at a Netto supermarket in the Friedrichstadt district at around 8:20 am on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. The man was reportedly wielding a weapon described as a 'kind of musket' and shouted a religious phrase before the confrontation, police sources said.
Police response and exchange of fire
Police arrived at the scene after receiving reports of a man armed with a firearm outside the supermarket. The suspect, a 41-year-old German national, allegedly fired the musket at officers, who returned fire. The man was hit and later taken to a hospital for treatment; his condition is not yet known.
No other injuries were reported among bystanders or police officers. The area around the supermarket was cordoned off as authorities investigated the incident. Dresden police have launched a probe into the circumstances of the shooting, including the motive behind the attack.
Witness accounts and investigation
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a man with a long-barreled weapon. Local media cited police as saying the suspect shouted a religious phrase, though the exact wording has not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
This is a developing story, and further details are expected to be released by Dresden police later today.
