Amok Alarm at Cologne School: Police with Special Forces on Site – All Clear!

Cologne:

There was a major police operation at a school in Cologne on Thursday morning after an amok alarm was triggered. According to initial information, a student had threatened to carry out an attack with a firearm.

As a precaution, the school was evacuated and the police searched the building with special forces. However, no dangerous objects or evidence of a threat were found.

The police have since given the all clear and the school has resumed normal operation. The police are still investigating the incident and are trying to determine who triggered the false alarm.

Police cordon off the area:

As a precaution, the police cordoned off the area around the school and diverted traffic. Parents and students were asked to stay away from the area during the operation.

Once the all-clear was given, the police cordon was lifted, and traffic was able to flow normally again.

False alarms are not uncommon:

False alarms are not uncommon in Germany. In 2022, there were over 1,000 amok alarms at schools across the country. In most cases, these alarms turn out to be false, but they are always taken seriously by the police.

The police urge the public to be cautious about spreading rumors or false information about amok alarms. If you hear of a potential threat, always report it to the police immediately.