Horror shooting in major city as 5 people killed with police swarming scene
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Add us as preferred source live By Catherine Mackinlay, News Reporter 14:55, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 Updated: 15:02, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 
Two suspects, including the suspected gunman, have been arrested after multiple people were killed in a shooting in Stade, Germany, on Monday. A major police operation is under way in the Lower Saxony town after officers responded to reports of multiple shots being fired in the Dankersstraße area.
Police have described the incident as a "homicide in a youth welfare facility", while German newspaper WELT, citing news agency dpa, reports that all of the victims were adults. Stade Police confirmed five people had suffered fatal injuries and several others were wounded. Officers earlier described the incident as a "dynamic" situation and urged members of the public to stay away from the area. The motive for the attack remains unclear and investigations into the circumstances are continuing.
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KEY EVENTS
- Victims are reported to be adults14:13
- Police describe incident as 'homicide in a youth welfare facility'14:07
- Police arrest two people13:28
- Youth centre the focus of reports13:23
- Police confirm 5 people have died in a shooting13:13
- Reports of one arrest made12:56
Police speak to people at scene
Officers have been pictured speaking to people near the scene closed to where the five people were killed.
Police warn over misinformation
Police have warned that unconfirmed information and rumours about the shooting are being shared on WhatsApp groups and social media.
In an update, officers said the claims circulating "do not correspond to the facts currently confirmed by police" and urged people not to share unverified reports or voice messages, warning they could cause unnecessary concern and hinder the emergency response.
Police urged the public to rely on official updates from Stade Police.
22 mins ago14:42 Catherine MackinlayCrisis intervention team deployed to scene
A member of a crisis intervention team has been photographed at the scene of the fatal shooting in Stade.
Crisis intervention teams are typically deployed after major incidents to provide immediate psychological and emotional support to victims, witnesses, relatives and emergency responders.
They can also help people process traumatic events in the hours immediately after an incident and direct them to longer-term support if needed.
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32 mins ago14:32 Catherine MackinlayWitness claims police opened fire on fleeing car
An eyewitness told German news outlet Focus Online that a woman and a young man allegedly tried to flee the scene in a car following the shooting.
The witness claimed a police officer shouted: "Stop, stay put!" before the vehicle continued.
According to the account, several officers then opened fire, with the witness estimating that between 10 and 15 shots were fired.
The claims have not been confirmed by police.
Forensic investigators at the scene
Forensic investigators have now been deployed to the scene in Stade as the investigation into the fatal shooting gathers pace.
Images from the scene show forensic officers working alongside police inside the cordoned-off area on Dankersstraße, where five people were killed.
Victims are reported to be adults
Police have confirmed that all five people killed in the shooting were adults, according to German newspaper WELT, citing German news agency dpa.
The publication also reported that several people were injured in the attack, although authorities have not yet released an exact number.
Police said two people have been arrested, including the suspected shooter.
57 mins ago14:07 Catherine MackinlayPolice describe incident as 'homicide in a youth welfare facility'
Police have described the incident as a "homicide in a youth welfare facility", citing initial findings.
The facility reportedly houses mother-and-child residential groups.
1 hour ago14:01 Catherine MackinlayOfficers at scene near youth welfare facility
The shooting is reported to have happened near a youth welfare facility in Stade.
German newspaper BILD reported the crime scene is in the immediate vicinity of the facility, while earlier reports from RTL, citing police sources, said the shooting took place at a youth centre.
It is not yet known whether any of the victims were children or young people.
Emergency services at Dankersstraße
Emergency services have descended at Dankersstraße in Stade, where police have cordoned off the area as officers continue responding to the shooting.
Further image of scene
Another photo from the scene has come in of police and rescuers working at the scene.
Two helicopters circling overhead
Two helicopters are circling over Stade centre as the major police operation continues, according to German newspaper BILD.
2 hours ago13:28 Catherine MackinlayPolice arrest two people
Two people have been arrested following the fatal shooting in Stade, with one reported to be the suspected gunman.
The Express has contacted local force Polizeiinspektion Stade for more details.
Youth centre the focus of reports
German media reports differ on the exact location of the shooting.
Earlier, German broadcaster RTL, citing police sources, reported the shooting took place at a youth facility. However, German newspaper BILD has since reported that the crime scene is in the immediate vicinity of a youth centre.
Police have not yet officially confirmed whether the shooting happened inside or near the youth centre.
2 hours ago13:15 Catherine MackinlayLocation of the shooting
The incident is reported to have taken place in the Dankersstraße area of Stade.
Stade is a town in Lower Saxony in northern Germany, located around 30 miles west of Hamburg.
It has about 50,000 inhabitants and is located west of Hamburg.
Police confirm 5 people have died in a shooting
Police said Five people have been killed in a shooting in the northern German town of Stade.
German news agency dpa, citing police, reported that a suspect had been arrested.
Officers said they were carrying out a major operation in an area outside the town centre.
2 hours ago13:08 Catherine MackinlayMotive remains unknown
The motive behind the fatal shooting in Stade has not yet been established.
German news outlets t-online and BILD reported that the reasons for the attack remain unclear as police continue their investigation.
2 hours ago13:05 Catherine MackinlayPolice giving updates through Whatsapp channel
The Lüneburg Police Directorate has urged people to stay away from the scene as the operation in Stade continues.
In a post on X, the force said:
"+++ATTENTION – Police operation in Dankersstraße in Stade+++ A police operation is currently taking place in Stade. Avoid the area widely!"
Police added that operational updates would be shared via the Stade Police WhatsApp channel.
2 hours ago13:00 Catherine Mackinlay+++ACHTUNG \u2013 Polizeieinsatz in der Dankersstra\u00dfe in Stade+++
\u2014 Polizeidirektion L\u00fcneburg (@Polizei_LG) June 29, 2026
Derzeit kommt es in Stade zu einer polizeilichen Einsatzlage. Meidet den Bereich weitr\u00e4umig!
Einsatzbegleitende Informationen erhaltet ihr auf dem WhatsApp-Kanal der Polizei Stade unter:https://t.co/LeoOTiCZOz pic.twitter.com/12fvSVxH8I
Emergency services at the scene
Emergency services have bee pictured at the scene in Stade after the fatal shooting
Reports of one arrest made
According to German newspaper WELT, Police confirmed that one man has been arrested following the fatal shooting in Stade.
A spokesperson reportedly declined to provide any further details about the arrest.
2 hours ago12:54 Catherine MackinlayPolice warn public to avoid area
Police have urged members of the public to stay away from the area as a major operation continues in Stade.
In a message shared via the force's WhatsApp channel, officers said: "For your own safety, leave and avoid the area."
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