{"id":4477,"date":"2025-10-11T17:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T17:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globaltalenthq.com\/?p=4477"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:37:00","slug":"shots-fired-in-center-of-german-town-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.globaltalenthq.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/11\/shots-fired-in-center-of-german-town-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Shots fired in center of German town \u2013 media"},"content":{"rendered":"

An assailant shot and injured several people in Giessen before fleeing the scene, local media have reported, citing the police<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Several people sustained injuries in a shooting incident in the market square of the German town of Giessen, local media have reported, citing officials. The suspect was allegedly detained several hours later.<\/p>\n

According to the regional outlet Hessenschau, citing police sources, the assailant fired several shots inside a sports-betting shop located in the town center on Saturday afternoon. The perpetrator then reportedly fled the scene.<\/p>\n

The authorities declined to specify how many people were wounded or how serious their injuries were, adding that the motive behind the attack remains unclear, several publications reported.<\/p>\n

Bild claims three people were injured, while the weapon is reportedly believed to be a pistol or a revolver. According to Die Welt, two men sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. One is believed to be in serious condition. The publication quoted a police spokesperson as stating that the authorities “currently do not see any danger to the public.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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The news outlet Mittelhessen.de reported that the market square has been partially cordoned off and that investigators are currently collecting evidence at the scene.<\/p>\n

Later in the day, Hessenschau, citing the local police, reported that an individual had been apprehended in connection with the incident at around 8pm local time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An assailant shot and injured several people in Giessen before fleeing the scene, local media have reported, citing the police Several people sustained injuries in a shooting incident in the market square of the German town of Giessen, local media have reported, citing officials. The suspect was allegedly detained several…<\/p>\n

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