German Police end hostage situation in Dresden after reports of shooting emerged; Details here

Following the reports of the public gunshot firing at the eastern city of Dresden, the German police announced on Twitter saying they had ended a hostage problem. However, the police haven't given any precise information.

Shots were fired in Dresden City on Saturday Morning.

• On Saturday morning, the reports of gun firing came from the eastern city of Dresden.

• Radio Dresden reported that a man tried to enter one of the buildings near the broadcasting place.


• He was carrying a gun and reportedly fired several shots before fleeing.

• The site was situated near the city's central train station.



Later in the afternoon, the German police took to social media to announce that they had controlled the hostage situation. The announcement came around 12:50 local time. Along with that, they added that two unharmed people were safe in their car. So far, it was not instantly sure whether the police had arrested the suspects.

A dead body was found in Dresden.

Later, the dead body of an older woman, reportedly 60 years of age, was also found near the area. Her son is the prime suspect, who is 40 years old. The Dresden police have not confirmed if the murder and the gunshot firing were related.

Dresden's Christmas market is ordered to remain closed until the police operation continues.

FAQs:

1. How many hostages were kept in the Dresden shooting?
   After firing, the gunman holed up in a drug store and took two hostages.
2. When were the gunshots fired in Dresden?
   Around 8:30 local time, Radio Dresden reported that a gunman entered the office building nearby.