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Six People Shot Dead at German Children's Welfare Centre in Custody Dispute
NYT·Tuesday, 30 June 2026
A 45-year-old man opened fire at a youth welfare facility in the northern German city of Stade, killing six adults — all facility employees. Police say the suspect was involved in a custody dispute over his baby daughter. One additional person was wounded and is in stable condition.
Why It Matters
Mass shootings are rare in Germany, which has strict gun laws, making this a shocking incident that will prompt fresh debate about safety and security at public welfare facilities.
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