Munich Incident: Austrian Teen Gunman Killed Near Israeli Consulate

German police shot dead an 18-year-old Austrian gunman in an exchange of fire near the Israeli consulate in Munich. The gunman was already known to authorities as a suspected Islamist. The incident has triggered political discussions about the protection of Israeli sites and the rise of violent crime in Germany.

In Munich, German police shot dead an 18-year-old Austrian gunman near the Israeli consulate on Thursday. The gunman, armed with a carbine rifle, exchanged fire with officers before being killed.

The attack, occurring on the anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, has spurred political leaders to emphasize the importance of protecting Israeli facilities. It's believed the gunman had suspected Islamist ties and had been reported to Austrian police last year.

Amid heightened political polarization and recent violent attacks in Germany, authorities are investigating potential connections between past incidents and the current rise in violent crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)