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Six people have been killed and several injured in a shooting in the town of Rot am see, north-east of Stuttgart, German news agency, dpa International, has reported.

Police have arrested a suspect, with initial information suggesting that the suspect was known to the victims. No further suspects are currently being sought, although a “large operation” is underway.

Police have also reported that the incident, which occurred “in a building” at around 12:45 (11:45 GMT), may be connected to a relationship, although further details have not yet been made available.

The suspect is believed to be in his thirties.

Rot am See is a town of over 5,000 people in the south-western state of Baden-Württemberg.

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