Munich shooter – He was known to authorities and fascinated by IS

Emrah I., the Austrian with Bosnian roots, pulled the trigger of his long rifle for the first time shortly after 09:00. His first target was a police post in the immediate vicinity of the Nazi Documentation Center and the Israeli Consulate General.

The 18-year-old was shot by the storming emergency services a short time later and was pronounced dead a short time later. Now the question arises why? The Bavarian Prime Minister has a “bad suspicion”. The CSU leader pointed to a possible connection between the crime and the anniversary of the attack on the Israeli Olympic team in Munich on September 5, 1972.

The police still remain inconspicuous in the background
“He shot specifically at the police officers, and they shot back,” said Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann. According to images from the Internet, the weapon was said to have been a centuries-old rifle with a bayonet. Hermann also did not rule out a plan to attack the Israeli consulate general near the crime scene. This must be assumed.

However, the police stressed that the shooter’s motives are still unclear. “We are receiving responses with speculations and false information,” the police wrote, simultaneously calling on them: “You can help us the most if you refrain from doing this and do not share rumors.” The colleagues are said to be working at full speed. Confirmed information is said to be communicated.

Austrian was no stranger
How do Söder and Hermann come to their conclusion? One thing is certain: Emrah, I was not an innocent lamb. The young man was known to the Austrian authorities as a suspected Islamist. The 18-year-old had already been noticed at his school as a violent offender. During the investigation, relevant material was found on data carriers.

The 18-year-old is said to have stored and consumed significant amounts of IS propaganda material on his mobile phone. It also contained a game that had been distributed among IS sympathisers via social media. It is said to have recreated assassination scenarios of the terrorist group. However, the Munich shooter was not classified as a so-called “high-risk threat”.

According to information from “Krone”, the murdered Salzburger may have lived in the community of Neumarkt am Wallersee on the lake. A major police operation is currently underway there.

Emrah I apparently acted alone
Since the APA was assured by well-informed circles, the local authorities did not know that the 18-year-old was already part of an IS network or had found like-minded people on the Internet. At least in Austria, there are currently no indications of any accomplices or accomplices to his terrorist intentions. Whether it was actually one perpetrator is the subject of ongoing investigation.

Emrah I. was reported in Salzburg on suspicion of membership of a terrorist organization – but was never convicted. The proceedings were apparently stopped, it was said. The Salzburg Public Prosecutor’s Office initially refused to comment on the reasons: “We are not providing media information on this today.”

Karner promotes ‘modern research methods’
According to Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, the Directorate of State Security and Intelligence (DSN) has contacted the Israeli embassy and the Jewish Community (IKG). Security measures have been “increased.”

Loud shots were heard in Munich:

On this occasion, Karner reiterated his call for “modern investigative methods” for the police: “The ability to monitor courier services is essential and indispensable. There must be an end to excuses, delays and defenses.” It is about monitoring suspects, arresting terrorists and preventing attacks.

Israel calls it a “terrorist attack”
Israel’s ambassador to Austria, David Roet, expressed both horror and relief in a statement: “On the same day that our nation commemorates the brutal murder of eleven Israeli Olympians by Palestinian terrorists at the Munich Olympics, another attempt was made to murder a hateful terrorist, shedding innocent blood. This attack strikes at the heart of the Jewish people and evokes a terrible memory that continues to haunt us. My deepest gratitude goes out to the German security forces for their swift intervention.”

Roet stressed: “Today’s attack reminds us that the fight against terror and anti-Semitism is far from over. It requires a full and unwavering commitment from all of us. We must stand united, because only together can we overcome these forces of hatred.” Israeli President Isaac Herzog also spoke about an attack in a broadcast. He called for: “Together we stand strong in the face of terror. Together we will do it.”