German official killed, another injured during firearms inspection
The gunman opened fire during the routine check in Berngau, Bavaria, then barricaded himself inside a residential building
A local government employee was shot dead and another seriously injured during a routine firearms inspection in southern Germany on Thursday, police said.
The two employees of the Neumarkt district administration had been carrying out an inspection of a gun owner in the town of Berngau in Bavaria when the man opened fire, hitting both officials.
The gunman then barricaded himself inside a residential building, prompting a major police operation involving special forces.
Police surrounded the building and called in a heavily armed tactical unit, which arrived with an armoured vehicle. Police helicopters were also deployed.
