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Suspect Arrested After Betting Shop Shooting in Giessen Injures Three

Authorities say the injuries are not life-threatening.

Overview

  • Police say an assailant fired several shots inside a central Giessen betting shop and one outside before fleeing on foot.
  • A suspect was detained within hours, and authorities said there was no ongoing danger to the public.
  • Emergency crews treated the wounded at the scene and transported them to nearby hospitals for further care.
  • Officers cordoned the central square near a bus terminal and deployed forensic teams to examine the site.
  • Investigators have not identified a motive, and media reports of a handgun and prior police record remain unconfirmed by authorities.