Munich Car Ramming a ‘Suspected Attack,’ Officials Say; Afghan Asylum Seeker Identified as Driver

German authorities have classified the Munich car ramming incident as a suspected attack, revealing that the driver is an Afghan asylum seeker. Investigations are ongoing.

According to police, the driver involved in a car crash with pedestrians in Munich is a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Afghanistan.

Police report that at least 28 individuals have been injured, with a minimum of two in critical condition. Earlier, they had stated that “several” people were critically hurt.

Officers are considering the incident a “suspected attack,” and local officials report that the suspect was previously known to police for theft and drug-related offenses.

According to local reports, the car drove into a demonstration organized by a trade union.

Images from the scene reveal debris scattered around a damaged Mini.

The crash occurred just hours before the U.S. Vice President and Ukrainian President were scheduled to arrive in the city for the Munich Security Conference; however, police do not believe there is any connection between these events.

Police confirm they fired shots at the suspect’s vehicle.

Previously, we reported that witnesses informed Germany’s Bild newspaper about the police opening fire on the vehicle after it collided with a group of people.

Police have now confirmed that they fired shots at the vehicle; it is currently unclear if this resulted in any injuries.