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6 killed, 3 arrested in shooting in Stade, Germany

At least six people were killed and several others were seriously injured in a shooting at a mother and child shelter in Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany. Police have arrested three people, including the suspected gunman. Police said there is no longer any security risk to the public in Stade.
The attack took place around noon on Monday (June 29) in the western German city of Stade, Lower Saxony. The incident has shocked Germany. Police said six people were killed in the shooting. Several others were injured.
Some of them are in critical condition. It is feared that the death toll may rise. Meanwhile, a large number of police, health workers and rescue teams have reached the scene immediately after the incident and started a rescue operation. Stade police said three people, including the suspected gunman, have been arrested. The situation is now under control and there is no threat to the general public.
Meanwhile, the police have not yet released the identities of the dead and those detained. Lower Saxony police said in a statement that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the attack and the full context of the incident. In addition, Stude police have warned about rumors and false information being spread on social media and in various chat groups. According to the police, many of the information circulating online does not match the information confirmed by the police. They have urged everyone not to spread any information, voice messages or rumors without checking them. According to the police, this can cause panic in the public and hinder investigations and law enforcement activities.