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5 die in Germany shooting at welfare centre, 2 people arrested

5 die in Germany shooting at welfare centre, 2 people arrested
South China Morning Post Monday 29 June 2026, 13:35 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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5 die in Germany shooting at welfare centre, 2 people arrested The facility targeted in the northern town of Stade includes temporary accommodation for pregnant women and young mothers with children Five people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter. Other people were wounded, police said, but they did not give a figure.

5 die in Germany shooting at welfare centre, 2 people arrested The facility targeted in the northern town of Stade includes temporary accommodation for pregnant women and young mothers with children Five people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter. Other people were wounded, police said, but they did not give a figure. Police said the shooting took place in the facility on Dankersstrasse, a street south of the town centre. That facility includes temporary accommodation for pregnant women or young mothers with children. There was no danger to the public, police said. Video footage after the shooting showed a large police presence, along with other emergency service personnel and several ambulances. Two suspects were arrested, one of whom is believed to have fired the shots. Police said they were working to establish the background to the shooting and what exactly happened.
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