Sri Lanka condemns Munich shooting

The Sri Lankan Government has condemned the shooting incident which left at least nine people dead and 16 others injured Friday at a busy shopping district in Munich, Germany.

“Sri Lanka condemns the shooting in Munich. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims n wish a quick recovery to those injured,” Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry spokesman Mahishini Colonne said.

In the third attack hitting Europe in eight days, an 18-year-old “Iranian in Munich” opened gunfire at a shopping mall in Munich. 

The attacker, who is believed to be acting alone, was later found dead of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility but supporters of Islamic Statecelebrated on social media. Authorities said it was too early to say whether it was a terrorist attack, and said they had no immediate evidence of an Islamist motive.

Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to meet a host of intelligence officials on Saturday to review the incident as leaders from across the world extended their support and condolences.

US President Barack Obama offered full US support to Germany in investigating the deadly terror attack. “Germany is one of our closest allies, so we are going to pledge all the support that they may need in dealing with these circumstances,” Obama said at the White House.

“The terrorist attack that struck Munich killing many people is a disgusting act that aims to foment fear in Germany after other European countries,” said the President of France, Francois Hollande, in a statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the “horrific” attack in Munich and said his prayers are with the families of the deceased.

-Agencies