Five people shot and killed in northern Germany, two suspects detained
Details of the Shooting Incident in Stade
BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - Five people were shot and killed in a town in northern Germany on Monday, and police said they detained two individuals, including the suspected shooter.
Unclear Motive and Ongoing Investigation
The motive for the incident in Stade, close to the port city of Hamburg, was not immediately clear, according to a police spokesperson.
Suspects in Custody
The role of the second individual in custody is currently unclear, a second police spokesperson told Reuters, adding that no other suspects were at large.
Number of Injured and Victims
It is unclear how many people have been injured, he said, adding that the dead were all adults.
Incident Location and Police Response
Local media reported that the incident had taken place near a youth centre in central Stade, a town of just below 50,000 people to the west of Hamburg. The spokesperson denied that, but declined to give further details.
Police Warning to Residents
Just after the incident took place, police had warned residents to steer clear of the area.
(Reporting by Gabriele Sajonz and Friederike Heine, additional reporting by Tom Sims, editing by Thomas Seythal)
