Accidental shootings in Germany's Hukkabar: 9 killed, several injured

The body of the suspected attacker was recovered from another house in Poitou, Hanau, with another person

(PTI) Hanau, Ta. February 20, 2020, Thursday

Nine people have been killed in gunfire targeting German border guards. Several other people were also injured in the incident. The shooting took place at two hookahs in Hanau City. The attacker is believed to be 43 years old.

It is worth mentioning that the attacks took place in Hanau, 20 km from Frankfurt. Hanau is located in the state of Hesse. According to police, the body of the suspected attacker was found in the house of Poeta in Hanau. The body of another person has also been recovered from there.

The first attack took place at 10 a.m. in the city's Midnight Bar. According to police, the assailants fled after being attacked. The attack was also carried out in Arinabar.

At least nine people have been killed and several others injured in shootings in both places. A local media report said that a gunman opened fire on people at the door and fired.

The bar manager's son spoke to the media after the incident, saying the attackers had known the victims for years. Hanau Mayor Klaus Carmiskey has lamented the incident, saying it couldn't be a worse night. This phenomenon cannot be forgotten for long.

State Home Minister Peter Booth said in a statement that it was an attack on our free and peaceful society. Some of the victims are believed to be Turkish citizens. As a result, the Turkish Foreign Minister is in touch with the Turkish Embassy in Germany. He said at first glance the attack may seem racist.