In a dramatic incident in Munich, an 18-year-old Austrian with Bosnian roots was shot dead by police after firing a long rifle near the Israeli Consulate and the NS Documentation Center.

The suspect, known to authorities for previous radical activities, had threatened violence before.

Despite the tense situation, no one else was injured, and the police's swift response was credited with preventing a potential bloodbath.

The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, raising concerns about possible motives.

Authorities are investigating the suspect's background and any connections to extremist groups.