Ax and Molotov cocktail suspect shot, reportedly killed by police in Hamburg [VIDEOS]

According to reports from social media platform X, German police fired their guns at a person who threatened officers with a picket and an incendiary device during a Euro 2024 fan parade in central Hamburg sunday

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In Hamburg, police shot dead a man armed with a pickaxe and carrying an incendiary device. All information: https://t.co/YYSAz3uUCW pic.twitter.com/YDoTdXw3DM

— NIUS (@niusde_) June 16, 2024

The situation developed in the district of St. Pauli in Hamburg as the Poland-Netherlands match at the Volksparkstadion, scheduled for 15:00 (13:00 GMT), approached.

Fan marches were organized before the match, with a parade of Dutch supporters starting at 12:30 pm (10:30 GMT), closely aligning with the timing of the incident.

Dutch fans in Hamburg.

Ready for the match against Poland! 🧡 #EURO2024
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— Euro 24 Hub (@Euro24Hub) June 16, 2024

The month-long tournament, which began on Friday night, is being hosted by Germany.

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