Germany: Shooting in Rot am See leaves at least six dead January 24

Event

At least six people have been killed in a shooting in Rot Am See (Baden-Württemberg) on Friday, January 24. The incident was called in in the afternoon (local time) and the suspect has since been detained. Police stated that an investigation is ongoing. While the exact location of the incident was not immediately available, a heightened security presence is expected in the city over the coming several hours. Associated transportation disruptions are therefore to be expected.

Advice

Individuals in the affected area are advised to avoid the area of the shooting, report any suspicious behavior or activity to the police, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.