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Two injured after shots fired in German town as residents told ‘not to leave homes’
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Two injured after shots fired in German town as residents told ‘not to leave homes’ A major police operation is underway in the Berngau area of Bavaria, Germany, following a shooting with at least two people reportedly injured and residents told to stay indoors. At least two people have reportedly been injured in a shooting in southern Germany, with residents urged to stay indoors.
Two injured after shots fired in German town as residents told ‘not to leave homes’
A major police operation is underway in the Berngau area of Bavaria, Germany, following a shooting with at least two people reportedly injured and residents told to stay indoors.
At least two people have reportedly been injured in a shooting in southern Germany, with residents urged to stay indoors.
A major emergency service operation is under way in the Berngau area of Bavaria after police received reports of shots being fired at around 2pm local time.
A latest statement from police reads: "According to the findings available so far, several shots have been fired in the Berngau area. Currently, two injured persons are assumed.
"The population in the Berngau area is urgently requested to continue not leaving their homes and to remain there."
The local police also said: "Our emergency services are continuing to assess the situation on the ground. The Berngau area is cordoned off over a wide area.
"Please avoid this area. Additionally, to support the forces, we have our police helicopter in the airspace. We will continue to provide updates."
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