Germany: 2 Killed In An Armed Attack Near Synagogue

09.10.2019 16:24

Gunman shots at doner restaurant, people outside synagogue in eastern city of Halle.

At least two people were killed in an armed attack outside a synagogue in eastern Germany, local media reported on Wednesday.

The assailants opened fire at people outside a synagogue in Halle city and threw a hand grenade at a nearby Jewish cemetery, local daily Bild reported.

Eyewitnesses told n-tv television that one of the assailants, who was wearing a military camouflage, shot several times at a nearby doner restaurant.

Police have confirmed on Twitter that at least two people were killed in the attack, and warned that the assailants fled the scene in a vehicle. People in the area were advised to stay in their homes. -

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