Germany Hostage Situation Resolved: "No Word On The Hostage-Taker’s Ethnicity Or Background"

By James Fulford

07/22/2016

There’s a report of a hostage situation in Germany being resolved by shooting the gunman — German security forces are famously efficient — and the Telegraph reports that there's "no word" on his race or ethnicity. At least they're asking! (Update: This was a month ago, and we now know he was German-Italian, not a Muslim. This new guy, on the other hand … )
Germany shooting: Gunman shot dead by police after cinema hostage attempt

Telegraph, UK

23 June 2016

A gunman was shot dead by police in Germany on Thursday after he attempted to take several people hostage in a cinema.

In what appeared to be a remarkable police operation, none of the hostages were injured.

The German authorities said the gunman, who has not been identified, was “disturbed” and there was no initial evidence of a link to terrorism.

But police were reportedly investigating an explosive vest and a hand grenade found on his body to see if they were genuine.

There was no word on the hostage-taker’s ethnicity or background. Witnesses described him as being between 18 and 25 years old. [More]

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