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| Two people killed in shooting outside synagogue in Halle, Germany | |
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| The suspect has fired several shots from a submachine gun, killed two people and injured several others before fleeing, local media report. A hand grenade was also thrown into the Jewish cemetery. | The suspect has fired several shots from a submachine gun, killed two people and injured several others before fleeing, local media report. A hand grenade was also thrown into the Jewish cemetery. |
| The attacker is believed to have fled in the direction of the city of Leipzig. | The attacker is believed to have fled in the direction of the city of Leipzig. |
| "According to initial information, two people have been killed in Halle," a police spokesperson said. | "According to initial information, two people have been killed in Halle," a police spokesperson said. |
| The shooting falls on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, a strict day of rest, fasting and prayer — and regarded as the holiest day of the year for Jews. | |
| Police have advised people to stay at home or find safe spaces to hide. They have immediately launched a search operation for the perpetrator. | Police have advised people to stay at home or find safe spaces to hide. They have immediately launched a search operation for the perpetrator. |
| Deutsche Bahn has closed the main train station in Halle while the search continues. | Deutsche Bahn has closed the main train station in Halle while the search continues. |
| Police also warned the public not to make emergency calls unless there is a real emergency. | |
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