German police end hostage situation in Ulm

Image

BERLIN - German police have apprehended a gunman who took a person hostage at a Starbucks coffee shop in the southwestern city of Ulm on Friday.

"At 8.20 p.m local time, the armed male perpetrator left the building with a hostage and tried to flee the scene," Ulm police said in a statement.

"The police responded with firearms. The perpetrator was arrested. The hostage was unharmed," the police said.

The motive behind the gunman's actions was not immediately clear.

AA

Related Articles

Trump's crypto ventures generated $1.2 billion in 2025, disclosures show

The White House rejected the allegations, saying neither Trump nor members of his family had engaged in any conflicts of interest.

  • World

    01-07-2026

  • 11:42AM

Palestinian football chief denied US entry for World Cup

 Infantino said this week that FIFA had been trying to resolve visa issues but could not overrule the U.S. government.

  • World

    13-06-2026

  • 09:36AM