Crime & Safety
Colorado Man identified As Shooter Of Munich Officer
Officials say that the 37-year-old man suspected of shooting a police officer has been living with his father in Fort Collins.
A 37-year-old man who has been living with father in Fort Collins has been identified as the man who shot a police officer at a subway station in Munich, Germany on Tuesday. The officer, who was shot in the head, is said to be in critical condition, according to reports.
The man - identified as "Alexander B" - was in Europe on vacation and had flown to Munich from Athens, Greece the night before.
He reportedly has been born in Bavaria but had been living with his father. (For more information on this and other local stories, subscribe to your local Patch for breaking news alerts.)
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The Coloradoan reports that his name is Alexander Bischof and his parents run a Bavarian food stand. They reportedly met in Munich in 1972 where his mother had moved to work during the Olympics.
They moved to Colorado in 1994 and for a time ran a music school.
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Munich officers had responded to the train after a report that Bischof had gotten into a fight with other passengers. During a struggle with officers, he grabbed a gun and shot one of the officers.
He was reportedly shot in the rear and taken into custody.
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