Police in Dresden, Germany, shot a 41-year-old man who opened fire outside a Netto supermarket on Monday morning. The suspect, who was reportedly wielding a musket-like weapon, also shouted "Allahu Akbar" before police intervened.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. local time in the Friedrichstadt district. Witnesses alerted authorities after seeing the man with the weapon. Special forces arrived and engaged the suspect following an exchange of gunfire. The man fell to the ground, apparently struck by a bullet, and was taken to a hospital with injuries.
He is now under investigation for making threats and violating weapons laws. German news agency DPA reported that no police officers or civilians were injured during the incident. Images from the scene showed police cordoning off the supermarket, with officers surrounding the entrance. A man was seen lying in the back of an ambulance, and a small amount of blood was visible on the ground in front of the shop.
The motive behind the man's actions is currently unknown, and authorities are investigating whether he had any connections to store employees. Police are also examining whether the weapon used was functional. The supermarket has been cordoned off, and authorities have stated there is no longer any public danger.