Two killed as gunmen open fire in Germany’s Halle City

• Police say the assailants were riding a car when they targeted the people.
• A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killings.
• Police urge citizens to help identify the suspects.

(Karachi) At least two people were killed when gunmen opened fire outside a synagogue in German city of Halle, local media reported on Wednesday.

Police said the gunmen, who were riding a car, opened fire on the people present outside a synagogue. As a result, two victims were killed on the spot, while few others were injured. The wounded were shifted to a local hospital for treatment.

A local police official told media that the assailants fled in the car after the incident. He added the police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killings and investigations are under way. The police urged the citizens to help in identifying the suspects and asked them to remain vigilant of any suspicious activity.