Suspect Sought in Berlin Market Attack Killed by Authorities in Milan Shootout

Anis Amri, the 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with this week’s deadly Christmas market attack has been killed in Italy according to authorities.

Italian state police confirmed that Amri, the subject of a German manhunt after his immigration documents were found inside the truck used in the Christmas market massacre that killed 12, was killed in a shootout in Sesto San Giovanni. The shootout began around 3 a.m. local time.

Reportedly Amri pulled out a .22 calibre gun from his backpack when he was asked for his identification by police. One policeman — Cristian Morio — was injured in the exchange.

Italian news agency ANSA confirmed that Ansi worked his way to Milan by train from France earlier this week. This information is developing and we will update as more becomes known.

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