Breaking News: Shooting at Youth Welfare Centre in Stade, Germany
Five people are dead following a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany. The incident occurred on Monday, just west of Hamburg.
Police have arrested two suspects, including the shooter. All five victims were adults, according to a police spokesperson. Several others were injured in the attack.
Local police reported that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The motive for the shooting is still unclear.
Emergency services responded quickly, deploying large numbers of personnel to the scene. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area.
The shooting took place on Dankersstrasse. A city spokesperson confirmed that children at a nearby daycare were inside during the incident. Parents have since collected school-aged children.
Stade is located about 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of Hamburg and has a population of around 50,000.
