Five killed by gun shooting in Germany

After the incident police and emergency services are conducting a major operation, reports Bild.

According to police, the shooting occurred in the Dankersstrare area, while a suspect has been arrested.

Authorities have called on citizens to avoid the area until the operation is completed.

About 13:45, police confirmed that five people have lost their lives as a result of shootings in the city of about 50,000 people. According to reports by some German media, the event is suspected of taking place at a youth centre.

The causes and motives of this event remain unclear, while investigations are under way.

Authorities are expected to provide more information in the following hours. /Periscope/