Germany: At least 6 killed in shooting in Stade
Key takeaways
- A large police operation is underway in the northern German city following gunfire that left several people dead.
- Police initially reported a death toll of five adults, but later on Monday said it has risen to six.
- Stade police said that two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter.
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A large police operation is underway in the northern German city following gunfire that left several people dead. Authorities have arrested two suspects.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GFc7Stade police has called on citizens to steer clear of the area and follow the instructions of the emergency services on the scene Image: Fabian Höfig/NEWS5/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement. A shooting in the northern German city of Stade left several people dead on Monday, according to local police.
Police initially reported a death toll of five adults, but later on Monday said it has risen to six. Five people died at the scene, while the sixth died in hospital due to injuries sustained during the shooting, police said in a statement.