Two people died in an act of violence in Schorndorf (Rems-Murr district).

Schorndorf (dpa / lsw) - According to initial information from security circles, the dead are the alleged perpetrator and a woman. On Wednesday at 11:34 a.m., a seriously injured woman was reported to the rescue control center in a building in Schorndorf, the police in Aalen said.

The woman may have been injured by a firearm, officials said. The mission is still ongoing. There are currently 28 patrol crews in action.

In the meantime, the building had been searched by forces from the special task force. A man and a woman were found dead. Police report that there have been rumors of gunfire exchanges in the media. This could not be confirmed by the police.