2 killed in shooting in western German town

Police say two people have been killed in a shooting in western Germany

Thursday 17 June 2021 15:10 BST

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Two people were killed in a shooting in western Germany on Thursday, police said. The circumstances were unclear but authorities said there appeared to be no danger to the general public.

The incident took place in Espelkamp, a town of about 26,000 near the city of Bielefeld.

Officers found the body of a 48-year-old man, and a seriously wounded woman who died at the scene. A 52-year-old local man who was suspected to be the perpetrator was on the run, police said.

The victims were shot in a house and in a street outside, police spokeswoman Hella Christoph told n-tv television. She said there was not believed to be any danger to local residents.

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2 killed in shooting in western German town

Police say two people have been killed in a shooting in western Germany

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