Munich: After the attack
Following the massacre at Munich's Olympia shopping center on Friday that brought the city to a standstill, life in the Bavarian capital is slowly getting back to normal. But the horror and the grief are still palpable.
No more danger
There was relief after the police gave the all-clear early Saturday morning. The gunman was apparently a lone assassin who committed suicide shortly after the attack, and the city's lockdown was lifted.
Job well done
Both city and state politicians and the federal government praised the high levels of professionalism shown by the police. Some stopped by and personally showed their gratitude on Saturday.
No ties to 'Islamic State'
At a press conference, police chief Hubertus Andrä was able to confirm that the 18-year-old German-Iranian suspected of the attack had no ties to the self-styled "Islamic State." A search of his home turned up material related to mass killings, like the 2010 book "Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters."
United in grief
Many people came to the metro station near the Olympia shopping center to mourn the victims, placing flowers and lighting candles. No matter the culture or religion, all were equally affected by Friday's vicious attack, said Imam Benjamin Idriz, head of the Munich Forum for Islam.
Nine victims
According to police, the nine victims included many young people between the ages of 14 and 20. Among those killed were three Kosovar-Albanian women, three Turks and a Greek. Investigators have said it remains unclear whether the shooter targeted foreign-looking people.
Gestures of sympathy
Politicians and community leaders also came to pay their respects, including Bavarian State Premier Horst Seehofer (at right). "Our thoughts are with the injured who are still fighting for their lives," said Protestant bishop Susanne Breit-Kessler at the ceremony.
No mood to celebrate
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter declared a day of mourning and canceled all municipal events and celebrations planned for the weekend. Many private events also followed suit, including the Tollwood culture festival and events to mark the 500th anniversary of Germany's Reinheitsgebot, the beer purity law.
Slow normalization
After all railway traffic and public transit was stopped in the city during the attack, trains have begun to move through Munich once again. With traffic now almost back to normal, the ghost town of Friday night is slowly coming back to life.
Investigations continue
Meanwhile, the crime scene directly next the fast food restaurant where the shooting began on Friday evening remains blocked off and under police surveillance. Investigators still have work to do.