Shooting In Schwalmtal, Germany: 4 Dead, 1 Injured In Rampage

by Yuliya Talmazan | August 18, 2009 at 11:40 am

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Late Tuesday, a shooting took place in Schwalmtal, Germany, leaving four people dead and one injured. It was initially reported the situation involved six hostages, including a 12-year-old child. Although the reports about hostages are being disputed now. It is believed the shooter and victims knew each other, and that the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute. The shooter survived and surrendered after the incident.

he perpetrator surrendered after police stormed the house into which he had barricaded himself with six hostages after firing shots into the street. His condition was unknown.

The police ascribed the deed to marital problems, relating to a divorce case. The perpetrator had begun to shoot as he was visiting the house with a real estate agent.