Gunman dead after injuring dozens at cinema complex in Germany

The interior minister of the German state of Hesse confirmed to Mannheimer Morgen newspaper that the man was shot and killed after police stormed the complex.

Police sources also told Frankfurter Allgemeine that the situation has ended and there is no further danger.

The Darmstadter Echo reported that between 20 and 50 people were wounded by the gunman.

There are also unconfirmed reports that 40 people were being held hostage by the man.

The shooter, wearing a mask and a cartridge belt around his shoulder, entered the Kinopolis in Viernheim at around 3pm local time.

Frankfurter Allgemeine reported that four shots were fired.

The shooter then barricaded himself inside the premises.

Officers, including some from the SEC special task force, arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area.