CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about the 1972 massacre. For the 1980 bombing, see Oktoberfest bombing . For the 2016 mass shooting, see 2016 Munich shooting . 1972 Munich Massacre One of the most reproduced photos taken during the siege captured a kidnapper on the balcony attached to Munich Olympic village Building 31, where members of the Israeli Olympic team and delegation were quartered. [1] [2] Munich Location Munich , West Germany Coordinates 48°10′47″N 11°32′57″E  /  48.17972°N 11.54917°E  / 48.17972; 11.54917 Coordinates : 48°10′47″N 11°32′57″E  /  48.17972°N 11.54917°E  / 48.17972; 11.54917 Date 5–6 September 1972 4:31 am – 12:04 am ( UTC +1) Target Israeli Olympic team Attack type Hostage-taking Mass murder Massacre Deaths 17 total (including perpetrators) 6 Israeli coach...