Two Dead After Shooting in Germany's Espelkamp, Shooter on the Run

According to Bild, the shooting suspect was "running amok" but no further details have been provided so far.

Two people were killed in a shooting in the centre of Espelkamp (district of Minden-Lubbecke) in western Germany on Thursday, police said.

Earlier, Bild reported that one person was dead and another seriously injured after the shooting.

The police believe the shooting was part of a rampage, Bild added, quoting a police source.

The victims are a man and a woman, WDR reported. 

"Shooting in the city centre of Espelkamp in Minden-Lübbecke: According to the police, two people have been killed. A man and a woman. The perpetrator is said to be on the run. Police forces from all over East Westphalia-Lippe are currently being pulled together on site," WDR reported. 

Schießerei in der Innenstadt von Espelkamp in Minden-Lübbecke: Nach Angaben der Polizei sind zwei Menschen getötet worden. Ein Mann und eine Frau. Der Täter soll auf der Flucht sein. Gerade werden Polizeikräfte aus ganz Ostwestfalen-Lippe vor Ort zusammengezogen.

— WDR aktuell (@WDRaktuell) June 17, 2021

Two confirmed dead.

Suspect reportedly still at large #Espelkamp

— anna holligan 🎙 (@annaholligan) June 17, 2021

According to WDR, the first person was attacked near a residential building while the other was hit in a side street near the house.

A road close to the crime scene has been cordoned off. An investigation is underway.