A significant police operation is currently ongoing in Schongau, Bavaria, following reports of a school shooting at Welfen-Gymnasium. Police have confirmed that several individuals were injured, and a suspected perpetrator has been apprehended. However, the exact details surrounding the incident are yet to be officially verified.
Authorities have advised the public to steer clear of the vicinity as emergency services continue their operations at the scene. More than 15 police vehicles rushed to Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Bavaria, around 12:50 pm local time.
Emergency responders are still present at the site as law enforcement authorities conduct further investigations into the matter. Schongau, a town in Upper Bavaria, southern Germany, with a population of approximately 12,000 residents, is situated on the western banks of the River Lech, near Munich.
The police are still in the process of determining the extent of injuries sustained by the individuals involved and are actively working to establish the sequence of events at the school. Although a suspect linked to the incident at Welfen-Gymnasium has been taken into custody, no additional information about the suspect has been disclosed at this point.
Authorities have reiterated their call for individuals to avoid the area surrounding Welfen-Gymnasium while the law enforcement operation progresses. In a statement released by Upper Bavaria South Police, they emphasized, “Please steer clear of the area. Further updates to follow.”
A police spokesperson has characterized the event as a ‘potential school shooting,’ confirming the arrest of a suspect.