A suspect is in custody after six people were shot and killed Monday at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany, officials said.The shooting happened around midday in Stade, a town of about 50,000 people near Hamburg.Authorities said the victims — four women and two men — all worked at the youth center or affiliated organizations.
Five were pronounced dead at the scene, while a sixth died later at a hospital, according to The Associated Press, citing authorities.Several others were wounded in the shooting, which may have been tied to a child custody dispute, the outlet reported.2 PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN A KNIFE ATTACK IN GERMANY; SCHOLZ SAYS THERE MUST BE CONSEQUENCESThe shooting happened around midday in Stade, a town of about 50,000 people near Hamburg.(News5/Reuters)Police said the shooting happened at a facility on Dankersstrasse that houses pregnant women and young mothers with children, according to The Associated Press.The suspect, a 45-year-old man, had an appointment at the facility earlier in the day before the shooting unfolded around midday.
His 3-month-old daughter and the child’s mother were safe, Reuters reported.The suspected gunman was arrested.Police said two others were also subject to police measures on suspicion of involvement but did not provide additional details, according to The Associated Press.CHILDREN AMONG 6 WOUNDED IN MARYLAND MASS SHOOTING AS DETECTIVES WORK TO DETERMINE WHAT OCCURREDAuthorities said the victims — four women and two men — all worked at the youth center or affiliated organizations. (News5/Reuters)German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was "deeply shocked" by the violence at a place meant to protect women and children."The horrific act of violence in Stade claimed the lives of six people today.
I am deeply shaken by the extent of the violence in a place that is meant to provide protection," Steinmeier said. "My condolences go to the families of the dead and injured, who must endure so much pai...