UPDATED July 22 3:52 p.m. PT
Facebook activated its Safety Check on Friday as an ongoing operation enveloped the streets of central Munich.
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Amid reports of three men with firearms on the loose, the city's underground network was shut down, heavily armed police patrolled the streets and authorities warned people to steer clear of public places.
Police said eight people were killed and at least 10 people were hospitalized. Munich police spokesman Marcus Martins said a ninth body had been found and police were "intensively examining" whether it might be one of the suspects. Read more…
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