Today in Viernheim, Germany, which lies between Frankfurt and Stuttgart, there has been an armed attack in a cinema. Very little is known at this time; anywhere from 20-50 people have been injured, and no casualties have been reported. The attacker was armed with a gun, and has been killed by the authorities.
The suspect entered the cinema, apparently heavily armed, around 3 p.m. local time, authorities said. The attacker has been killed, a state interior minister told a local newspaper.
Police said they won’t release any more details until the operation is over.
Police respond to the attack in Viernheim.
It’s not clear if any of the injured were shot, or were injured in other ways.
The cinema is part of a major shopping center, home to more than 100 businesses. The complex hosts 20,000 visitors daily, according to its website. Viernheim is in western Germany, near Frankfurt.
While the motive for Thursday’s attack remains unclear, police have repeatedly warned that Germany could be a target by ISIS.
Our thoughts are with Germany, and those who have been injured and their families.
Marisa Manfredo
Marisa completed her undergraduate degree in 2013 at the University of Wisconsin with a double major in creative writing and media studies. She is an advocate of progressive policies and focuses her interests on gender equality and preventing sexual and domestic violence.
Marisa completed her undergraduate degree in 2013 at the University of Wisconsin with a double major in creative writing and media studies. She is an advocate of progressive policies and focuses her interests on gender equality and preventing sexual and domestic violence.
