Shots were fired in Mönchengladbach city center on Thursday evening. A police spokesperson confirmed injuries, with a spokeswoman at the scene reporting three men taken to hospital by ambulance. Police found the weapon nearby, but no arrests have been made so far.
Shots rang out in Mönchengladbach's city center on Thursday evening due to an unclear cause. A police spokeswoman at the scene said disputes escalated into a conflict on the open street. Three men were transported to hospitals by ambulance; it remains unclear if there were more injured. She initially provided no details on the nature of injuries or the type of firearm. The weapon was found near the scene. Whether additional people were involved is unknown. No arrests have been made yet. Police deployed heavily, cordoned off a large area, and urged people to avoid the vicinity. Investigations continue. (© dpa-infocom)