Nassau Police to Increase Patrols Following Munich Mall Shooting

Nassau County Police say they are increasing patrols in certain public areas following news of the Munich mall shooting in Germany that left at least six people dead and several others wounded.

Munich police said witnesses reported seeing three different people with guns. A video online shows an armed man shooting at people near a McDonald's, according to the New York Times. Police have not confirmed the deaths but warn residents to stay indoors as they search for the perpetrator or perpetrators.

In response to these attacks, Nassau County Police say they have intensified patrols in all shopping malls, areas of mass transit, public gatherings and near critical infrastructure. They will also monitor social media outlets to hopefully prevent threats to public safety.

Read NCPD's full statement here:

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Commissioner of Police Thomas C. Krumpter express their heartfelt prayers and condolences to the victims and families of the recent shooting in Munich, Germany.

The Nassau County Police Department is taking all steps necessary to ensure the safety of the public and its Police Officers. In light of recent attacks, the Department has intensified patrols in all shopping malls, areas of mass transit, public gatherings and near critical infrastructure. Social Media outlets will be intensely monitored and we request the public’s assistance in any way possible to stop threats to public safety.

The NCPD is coordinating with other federal and local authorities and are assessing national and local threat levels. For the safety of our police officers, the Nassau County Police Department will continue to double the officers in each of their patrol vehicles while this assessment continues.

If you see something, say something. If you hear something, say something.

Immediate threats should be called into 911 and tips can be called into Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.