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Three injured after shots fired into betting shop in German town

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Posted on October 11, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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(Reuters) -Several people were injured after an unknown person fired shots in a market place in the German town of Giessen, the DPA news agency said on Saturday, citing police. (Reporting by Matthias

Three Injured in Shooting at Betting Shop in Giessen, Germany

Overview of the Giessen Shooting Incident

(Reuters) -Three people were injured after a person fired shots into a betting shop in the town of Giessen in central Germany on Saturday afternoon, police said, adding that the suspect was later caught and detained.

Details of the Incident

"Three people were injured inside the shop. Emergency services took them to hospitals for treatment," a police statement said.

Police Investigation and Response

Police said that no more information could be provided regarding the circumstances of the incident, which are subject to an ongoing investigation.

(Reporting by Matthias Williams; Editing by Toby Chopra; editing by Diane Craft)

Key Takeaways

  • Three people were injured in a shooting at a betting shop in Giessen, Germany.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
  • The suspect was caught and detained by police.
  • Emergency services transported the injured to hospitals.
  • The investigation is ongoing with limited details available.

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