In the wake of horrific shooting in Munich, the United States President Barack Obama pledged support to Germany for probing the attack. US officials were also working to determine if any US citizens were affected.

The deadly shooting at a shopping center in Munich killed at least nine people and left several injured.

"Our hearts go out to those who may have been injured. It's still an active situation, and Germany's one of our closest allies, so we are going to pledge all the support that they may need in dealing with these circumstances," US President said.

Spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said at the State Department that, the US officials were working with local authorities to determine if any US citizens were affected by the incident.

"For your own safety, avoid squares and streets: perpetrators are on the run," said a statement on the website of the US embassy in Germany.

"Continue to shelter in place, contact your family members to let them know you are safe, and follow the instructions of police and emergency personnel."

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