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5 Killed in Shooting at German Youth Facility

5 Killed in Shooting at German Youth Facility

5 Killed in Shooting at German Youth Facility
Above: Police and rescue personnel work near the scene where five people were killed in a shooting in Stade on June 29, 2026. Image credit: OT/AFP/Getty Images

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