During a news conference, Markus Söder, the governor of Bavaria, shared details on the incident, confirming it is being treated as a potential attack. Earlier, Munich police reported that at least two of the injured individuals sustained serious injuries. A significant presence of police and firefighters was observed at the scene, and authorities cautioned the public to steer clear of the area. Police spokesperson Thomas Schelshorn, speaking to NBC News on-site, stated that the motive behind the incident remains unclear, although it was confirmed that a trade union demonstration was occurring nearby. The Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering of politicians and defense officials from around the globe, is scheduled to commence on Friday amidst heightened security and a strong police presence. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are anticipated to be in attendance, engaging with U.S. partners to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during the summit. This suspected attack occurred just 10 days before Germany’s federal elections.
