The hostage taker from Münsterplatz in Ulm initially had six people in his power on Friday evening. This is reported by the German Press Agency, citing security circles.
After hostage taking: Münsterplatz in Ulm cordoned off
A SWR reporter reports that passers-by ran through the city center in panic after the shots were fired. The Münsterplatz in Ulm was initially cordoned off on Friday evening. There was also an armored vehicle there. The police were on site with numerous emergency services, including a special operations team. The café is located directly at Ulm Minster in the city center. The town house on Münsterplatz was evacuated. There was an event there that evening.
Because of the use of firearms by the police, the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office (LKA) is also involved in the investigation. This is common when the police shoot at people, explained a spokesman for the Ulm presidium.