A shooting at a restaurant near Frankfurt, Germany, early Tuesday left two people dead, prompting a large-scale manhunt for the perpetrator, according to early reports.
The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. Local time (2:45 a.m. Continental Portugal time) when an armed individual entered the establishment and opened fire on the victims, who died almost immediately. This latest incident adds to concerns about rising violence in public spaces across Europe.
Authorities have launched a “manhunt” operation, deploying significant resources and establishing a security perimeter around the restaurant, police stated. Details regarding the identity of the shooter and a potential motive remain unknown at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are appealing for any information that may lead to the suspect’s capture. Authorities have indicated that they are analyzing security footage from the area.
