Gunman Drives Onto Runway, Triggers Hostage Situation at Hamburg Airport
TL;DR
Police in Hamburg, Germany, are dealing with a suspected hostage situation at the airport after an armed man drove through a security barrier and onto the tarmac. The suspect, accompanied by at least one other person, including a child, is believed to be involved in a custody dispute. He fired shots in the air and threw burning bottles from the vehicle. All departures and arrivals at the airport have been halted, and negotiations are ongoing.
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