Authorities in northern Germany say five people were killed in a shooting Monday in the town of Stade, west of Hamburg, with police confirming a suspect has been taken into custody. It’s still early, and details remain limited, but officials said the motive is not yet known. Local reports suggested the incident took place at a youth center in the town. Police have asked people in the local area to avoid the scene of the attack "for [their] own safety," reports the Daily Mail. French outlet 24 reported that a male suspect was arrested, citing police sources. Some early reports mentioned the possibility of multiple suspects, though police have not confirmed that information.
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