The attacker, who had taken hostages at a cinema complex in Viernheim, Germany, is now dead, according to police.
23 June 2016
NYPD
Police have confirmed that the attacker did take hostages before he was shot dead. Speaking to N-TV a police spokesman said that no other people were injured during the attack at Kinopolis complex in Viernheim.
RT
Not terrorism
Bullet
Reports that none of the injured have bullet wounds, all injuries related to tear gas.
Bild
Recap
Reports that there was a hostage situation are unconfirmed, according to Bild. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. local time the gunman entered the cinema with a gun and cartridge belt around his shoulder, according to the German publication.
Under control
The situation is now under control at the scene, with reports that the gunman has been shot dead and at least 25 injured. German newspaper Bild reported that the gunman shot once in the air before 25 people were injured "by tear gas." No details have been released on the shooter.
Ended
The hostage situation has ended with no further danger, a police source told Faz Newspaper.
Live Stream
Live footage from the scene.
http://www.rnf.de/mediathek/video/rnf-livestream/
KIlled by SEK
The gunman was killed by a member of the special response unit, according to N-TV.
Shot dead
The gunman has been shot dead a local newspaper has cited the Interior Minister as saying.
Bullet wounds
There have been no reports of bullet wounds among the injuries according to witnesses at the scene.
LIve update
Reports from German media that 25 people are injured due to tear gas.