Germany news: Police still to identify Stade attack victims

Germany news: Police still to identify Stade attack victims June 30, 2026What you need to know - Identities of six victims in shooting at Stade not yet confirmed, police say - The victims — four women and two men — were all employees at youth welfare facility - German national coach Julian Nagelsmann says he will not resign after a third straight early men's World Cup exit - Nagelsmann criticized the referee for disallowing extra-time goal Here are the latest news headlines from Germany on Tuesday, June 30: Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. Six victims in Stade shooting yet to be identified The identities of six people killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in the northern town of Stade have not yet been confirmed, police said. Authorities said the victims, four women and two men, were all employees of a youth welfare center. Investigators believe the attack was likely linked to a custody dispute. The suspect, a 45-year-old man, had an appointment at the facility regarding his three-month-old daughter. Emergency services found four victims dead at the scene, while one died during resuscitation efforts and another later in hospital. The suspect's child and her 34-year-old mother were not among the victims. The alleged shooter, a German-born man with Turkish roots, was arrested shortly after the attack. A 65-year-old woman was also detained on suspicion of driving the getaway vehicle. Lower Saxony Interior Minister Daniela Behrens described the incident, which took place roughly 30 kilometers (about 17 miles) west of Hamburg, as an isolated case and a "cold-blooded act of violence." German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed condolences and said the events were "profoundly shocking." Nagelsmann refuses to quit after Germany exit Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has said he will not resign after a third straight early football World Cup exit for the men's national side. The former Bayern Munich boss said he remains under contract until 2028 and that he plans to stay unless the German Football Association decides otherwise. Germany were knocked out after a 4-3 penalty shootout against Paraguay on Monday evening. Nagelsmann also criticized the referee for disallowing a goal in extra time, calling the decision pivotal. Team director Rudi Völler backed the coach, saying he remains “the right man for the job.” However, former Germany captain Lothar Matthäus said a change may be needed after the latest early exit. "I believe we need to move forward with a new coach after this World Cup. It was just too much. There's probably a lot to work through, both on and off the field," he told Germany's mass-circulation Bild newspaper. Welcome to our coverage Good morning from DW's online newsroom! Germany is dealing with the shock of yesterday's mass shooting in the northern town of Stade, which claimed six lives. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been among those expressing sorrow after the attack. Meanwhile, German football fans are debating the aftermath of the surprise World Cup exit on penalties to Paraguay in the first round of knockout matches. Stay with here for the latest on what Germany is talking about today.