Six dead in German mass shooting incident - reports

Six people have been killed and two seriously injured in a shooting in southwestern Germany, according to emerging reports.

Six dead in German mass shooting incident - reports

Six people have been killed and several were injured in a shooting in the south-western German town of Rot am See, police said.

A suspect has been arrested and no further suspects are believed to be at large, Aalen police said.

Police at the scene in Rot Am See (Sebastian Gollnow/dpa via AP)
Police at the scene in Rot Am See (Sebastian Gollnow/dpa via AP)

“We are working on the assumption that this was a single attacker,” he said.

Mr Biehlmaier said the initial information suggested the suspect, a German citizen, and one or more of the victims knew each other.

Some of the victims belonged to the same family, he added.

Rot am See is located about 170 kilometres (105 miles) north west of Munich.

more courts articles

Micah Richards ‘grappled’ with man accused of headbutting Roy Keane, court told Micah Richards ‘grappled’ with man accused of headbutting Roy Keane, court told
Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told
Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told

More in this section

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads ahead of court ruling on draft exemptions Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads ahead of court ruling on draft exemptions
German police officer dies of wounds suffered in knife attack German police officer dies of wounds suffered in knife attack
No party won a majority in South Africa’s election, official results confirm No party won a majority in South Africa’s election, official results confirm
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited