BREAKING: Gunman shot dead by police after opening fire in cinema complex Viernheim, Germany, Injuring 25

JUST IN: A unidentified man has opened fire in a German cinema complex before reportedly being shot dead by police.

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The incident took place at the Kinoplex cinema in the town of Viernheim.

The suspect entered the cinema, apparently heavily armed, around 3 p.m. local time, authorities said.

Viernheim shooter has been identified as notorious eco-terrorist "Glob Al-Warming." #GermanyShooting #Viernheim pic.twitter.com/k7l3MVuOAo

— Goosemar Homo Mateen (@GooseJenner) June 23, 2016

May the Tiki watch over you #Germany#GermanyShooting #Viernheim pic.twitter.com/ysFyGBbmn6

— M▲G▲TRON (@CthulhusGames) June 23, 2016

Update: all hostages at the #Viernheim cinema are now in safety und appear unharmed

— dwnews (@dwnews) June 23, 2016