Stade horror as multiple people dead after gunshots fired near youth centre in German city
A shooting has taken place in Stade, Germany, with multiple people reportedly dead after gunshots were fired in the German city – the incident happened near a younth centre
Police said they were conducting a major operation in an area outside the town centre
Several people have been killed died following a shooting near a youth facility.. Police have urged members of the public to stay away from the area as a major operation continues in Stade, Germany, this afternoon (June 29).
In a message shared via the force’s WhatsApp channel, officers said: “For your own safety, leave and avoid the area.” The incident is believed to have happened near a youth centre.
A police spokesperson did not specify the exact number of fatalities; however, NDR reports five deaths. An arrest has reportedly already been made.
More information on what happened was not immediately available.
Police said they were conducting a major operation in an area outside the town centre.
Stade has about 50,000 inhabitants and is located west of Hamburg.
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