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Germany shooting: dozens of people injured

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A unidentified man opened fire in a German cinema complex before reportedly being shot dead by police, informs telegraph. The incident took place at the Kinoplex cinema in the town of Viernheim. Mr Beuth, the Hesse state interior minister, has responded to reports that the weapon was a "gas or stun gun." He said police could not confirm whether the weapon was a genuine firearm. German authorities also confirmed that no hostages were injured. Prior reports of up to 50 people being injured were said to be due to tear gas. More here