Germany: Police operation underway in Cologne May 7

Event

Police forces are currently responding to a shooting incident in Cologne near the Neumarkt area as of late morning (local time) on Thursday, May 7. According to police officials, gunfire was reported in a doctor's office resulting in two injuries, and the suspect then fled the scene. Search operations are ongoing, and details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in the area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the incident, and abide by all instructions issued by security forces.