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A gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Hamburg, killing six people before taking his own life after police arrived, ...

and were on the scene quickly. "We understand that the authorities are still investigating the details of this crime. He said the suspected shooter was not previously known to authorities in Hamburg and there was no previous case against him. We appreciate the courageous help provided by the police and emergency services." Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant, resulting in the death of her unborn child. Thomas Radszuweit, a Hamburg security official, said the man was a 35-year-old German national whom he identified only as Philipp F.

A gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Hamburg, Germany, killing six people before taking his own life after police ...

He fired more than 100 shots during the attack — and the head of the Hamburg prosecutors office, Ralf Peter Anders, said hundreds more rounds were found in a search of the man’s apartment. Gregor Miebach, who lives within sight of the building, heard shots and filmed a figure entering the building through a window. It claims a worldwide membership of about 8.7 million, with about 170,000 in Germany. [opened fire in a packed lecture at Heidelberg University](https://apnews.com/article/europe-shootings-germany-austria-bc48db2d17c556952bdd1bccdf88597d), killing one person and wounding three others before killing himself. Members are known for their evangelistic efforts that include knocking on doors and distributing literature in public squares. Police said he had left the congregation “voluntarily, but apparently not on good terms,” about a year and a half ago. The German government announced plans last year to crack down on gun ownership by suspected extremists and to tighten background checks. In his footage, shots can then be heard from inside. “This is still incomprehensible. They did not fire their weapons. “We are mourning those whose lives were taken so brutally.” They did not fire their weapons, but officials said their intervention likely prevented further loss of life.

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah's Witness hall in Germany, killing six people before taking his own life after ...

The church claims a worldwide membership of about 8.7 million, with about 170,000 in Germany. Gregor Miebach, who lives within sight of the building, heard shots and filmed a figure entering the building through a window. He fired more than 100 shots during the attack, and the head of the Hamburg prosecutors office, Ralf Peter Anders, said hundreds more rounds were found in a search of the man’s apartment. [opened fire in a packed lecture at Heidelberg University](https://apnews.com/article/europe-shootings-germany-austria-bc48db2d17c556952bdd1bccdf88597d?utm_source=mountainviewtoday.ca&utm_campaign=mountainviewtoday.ca%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral), killing one person and wounding three others before killing himself. [receiving the first emergency call at 9:04 p.m.](https://apnews.com/article/germany-hamburg-shooting-jehovahs-witnesses-timeline-8f8a71f81b6463dea1394a65d0b678d1?utm_source=mountainviewtoday.ca&utm_campaign=mountainviewtoday.ca%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral), Hamburg’s top security official said. Members are known for their evangelistic efforts that include knocking on doors and distributing literature in public squares. Police said he had left the congregation “voluntarily, but apparently not on good terms,” about a year and a half ago. The German government announced plans last year to crack down on gun ownership by suspected extremists and to tighten background checks. They did not fire their weapons, but officials said their intervention likely prevented further loss of life at the boxy building next to an auto repair shop a few kilometers (miles) from downtown. “This is still incomprehensible.” In his footage, shots can then be heard from inside. legally owned a semi-automatic Heckler & Koch Pistole P30 handgun, according to police.

A gunman in Germany shot dead seven people including an unborn child before killing himself at a Jehovah's Witness worship hall in the city of Hamburg, ...

Germany has been shaken by a number of shootings in the last few years. “I extend my deepest sympathy to the families of the victims. The DSB marksmen’s association has around 1.35 million shooters among its members in 14,200 clubs across the country. On Friday, people laid flowers outside the hall in remembrance. The wounded included a Ugandan and a Ukrainian citizen, and four people suffered serious injuries. Following the previous shootings, Germany introduced stricter gun ownership rules and the government has announced plans to tighten controls further.

Reports say at least six people have been killed and several have been injured in the attack.

The headquarters of the movement is in New York. So far we have no indications that any perpetrators fled." Police say a gunman is believed to be dead.

He co-operated with officers and there was not enough grounds to take away his gun, police say.

Police said he was co-operative and had an open conversation with the officers. Mourners have left floral tributes near to the front door. In the city of Hamburg, there are believed to be nearly 4,000 members. They account for 5.7 million legal firearms and firearm parts, most of them owned by hunters. Video appeared to show the gunman firing through a window. German Senator Andy Grote said "fast and decisive actions" by police officers saved many lives.

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah's Witness hall in Germany, killing six people before taking his own life after ...

The church claims a worldwide membership of about 8.7 million, with about 170,000 in Germany. Gregor Miebach, who lives within sight of the building, heard shots and filmed a figure entering the building through a window. He fired more than 100 shots during the attack, and the head of the Hamburg prosecutors office, Ralf Peter Anders, said hundreds more rounds were found in a search of the man’s apartment. [opened fire in a packed lecture at Heidelberg University](https://apnews.com/article/europe-shootings-germany-austria-bc48db2d17c556952bdd1bccdf88597d?utm_source=airdrietoday.com&utm_campaign=airdrietoday.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral), killing one person and wounding three others before killing himself. [receiving the first emergency call at 9:04 p.m.](https://apnews.com/article/germany-hamburg-shooting-jehovahs-witnesses-timeline-8f8a71f81b6463dea1394a65d0b678d1?utm_source=airdrietoday.com&utm_campaign=airdrietoday.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral), Hamburg’s top security official said. Members are known for their evangelistic efforts that include knocking on doors and distributing literature in public squares. Police said he had left the congregation “voluntarily, but apparently not on good terms,” about a year and a half ago. The German government announced plans last year to crack down on gun ownership by suspected extremists and to tighten background checks. They did not fire their weapons, but officials said their intervention likely prevented further loss of life at the boxy building next to an auto repair shop a few kilometers (miles) from downtown. “This is still incomprehensible.” In his footage, shots can then be heard from inside. legally owned a semi-automatic Heckler & Koch Pistole P30 handgun, according to police.