The gunman who stormed Hamburg Airport and took his daughter hostage has surrendered, according to reports from RIA News, citing a statement from city police.
Officials described the hostage situation as resolved. It was stated that the suspect exited the car with his child and gave up without further incident.
Law enforcement said the daughter is in good condition and was not harmed during the ordeal.
Security forces reported that the man was detained without encountering any resistance after authorities moved in.
Earlier, Hamburg Airport was left in chaos as the strike affected air travel, with the facility temporarily rendered inoperable. Later details confirmed that an armed man had entered the airport premises in a car, and a four-year-old girl was being held hostage while the attacker demanded tickets to Turkey for both himself and his daughter.
There were broader disruptions at Hamburg Airport, with more than a hundred flights canceled as a result of the incident.
Discussions surrounding the incident have focused on how authorities responded to a volatile, rapidly evolving situation, the safety protocols in place for passengers and staff, and the steps taken to de-escalate a crisis involving a firearm. [Attribution: RIA News, city police statement]