Six Dead In German Youth Center Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a youth welfare center in Stade, Germany on June 29, killing at least six people; two suspects have been arrested as investigators work to determine the motive.
Germany is intensifying investigations into the motives behind a deadly shooting at a youth welfare center in Stade, Lower Saxony, according to BBC reporting on June 30. The attack occurred around noon on June 29, resulting in at least six deaths. Five victims were killed at the scene of the youth welfare facility, while a sixth person died from injuries sustained after being transported to hospital.
Police previously disclosed that two suspects have been arrested, including the alleged gunman. Investigators are also examining a third person of interest. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.
Police confirmed that gunfire first erupted at approximately 12:10 p.m. local time, with police units immediately dispatched to the scene. Officials confirmed multiple homicides occurred at the youth welfare center on Kurfürstenstrasse, and stated that others were injured, though they did not provide further details.
