Frankfurt (Germany), 29 June (LaPresse) – At least five people are reported to have been killed in a shooting in the centre of Stade, in Lower Saxony. This is reported by several German media outlets, whilst the police have confirmed a “major deployment of officers” in the Dankersstraße area and are urging the public to avoid the area. According to a police spokesperson, “shots have been fired and there are several victims”. The police are reported to have already detained at least one suspect, although the situation is described as still developing. Eyewitnesses quoted by a photo agency speak of several people killed at the scene, whilst according to the public broadcaster NDR, the provisional death toll stands at at least five. The authorities have not yet provided any information on the motive or the circumstances of the shooting. The Lüneburg police have issued a message on social media asking people to “avoid the area”. Investigations are ongoing and further details are expected in the coming hours.
Germany: media reports at least five dead in Stade shooting, one arrest
Frankfurt (Germany), 29 June (LaPresse) – At least five people are reported to have been killed in a shooting in the centre of Stade, in Lower Saxony. This is reported by several German media outlets, whilst the police have confirmed a “major deployment of officers” in the Dankersstraße area and are urging the public to avoid the area. According to a police spokesperson, “shots have been fired and there are several victims”. The police are reported to have already detained at least one suspect, although the situation is described as still developing. Eyewitnesses quoted by a photo agency speak of several people killed at the scene, whilst according to the public broadcaster NDR, the provisional death toll stands at at least five. The authorities have not yet provided any information on the motive or the circumstances of the shooting. The Lüneburg police have issued a message on social media asking people to “avoid the area”. Investigations are ongoing and further details are expected in the coming hours.
