Five people killed in shooting in northern Germany

Five dead, more injured and two arrested in German city of Stade, police confirms.

According to the Stade police, five adults were killed, and an unknown number of other people sustained injuries, reports The Guardian.

“Two suspected perpetrators, including the suspected shooter, were arrested,” it added.

The police said the incident took place at a “youth care facility” in the city.

“Investigations into the background and the exact sequence of events are ongoing,” it said.

There is no active danger to the public.