According to initial reports, a policeman has been shot by a gunman at the Unterfoehring subway station in the city on Tuesday.
"Breaking: Police operation ongoing in #Munich underground station Unterfohring. We'll keep you posted on the developments," tweeted DW.
"#BREAKING: A gumnan opened fire on policemen near #Unterfohring train station #Munich, #Germany; Atleast policeman injured," said a Twitter user.
An operation is underway.
More details to follow.