2016 Munich shooting

A far-right attack on 22 July 2016 in Munich, Germany, in which a gunman killed nine people and wounded others before killing himself.

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Olympia shopping mall: A shopping center in Munich where the 2016 shooting began. The gunman opened fire near this shopping center before moving through the surrounding area.
Far-right politics: Political movements and ideologies emphasizing hierarchy, nationalism, or exclusionary identity, often with authoritarian tendencies. Investigators classified the shooting as far-right violence rather than Islamist terrorism.
Gun violence in Germany: The use of firearms in violent crimes and attacks within Germany. The shooting renewed attention to firearm access and restrictions in Germany.
Islamist terrorism: Violence intended to advance political aims through interpretations of Islam and jihad. Authorities initially considered Islamist terrorism, but the investigation found no such motive.
David Sonboly: The gunman responsible for the 2016 Munich shooting. Investigators identified Sonboly as the sole perpetrator of the attack.
Racism: Beliefs or practices that assign significance and unequal treatment to perceived racial groups. The gunman targeted people of immigrant backgrounds and expressed racist views.
German gun law: The laws and regulations governing firearm ownership, licensing, and use in Germany. The attack prompted renewed debate about whether existing controls could prevent similar shootings.
Mass shooting: An incident in which one or more attackers shoot multiple people in a short period. This broader category describes the form of violence without specifying the perpetrator’s ideology.
Munich police: The law-enforcement agency responsible for policing Munich, Germany. Police operations and public warnings shaped the response to the unfolding attack.
Anders Behring Breivik: A Norwegian far-right terrorist who killed 77 people in attacks in Norway in 2011. Sonboly admired Breivik and chose the anniversary of his attacks for the Munich shooting.