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Germany gun attack: Two killed in Halle | |
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At least two people have been killed in a shooting in the eastern German city of Halle, police say. | At least two people have been killed in a shooting in the eastern German city of Halle, police say. |
The police said one person had now been arrested but other perpetrators may still be in a vehicle on the run. | |
The shootings took place in the Paulus area. Witnesses had reported one gunman wearing military camouflage and carrying several weapons. | |
The Bild newspaper said the attack took place near a synagogue but this has not been officially confirmed. | |
One witness said one attacker had thrown a Molotov cocktail or grenade over a cemetery wall. | |
After the attack in Paulus, police then warned residents of Landsberg, 8km (5 miles) north-east of the city, to stay alert. | |
It was not clear where the arrest took place. Police are still warning residents to remain in their homes. | |
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