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Hostage Rescued Unharmed in German Starbucks, Suspect Arrested

Police fired shots and injured the suspect as he attempted to flee with the hostage, ending the hours-long standoff.

  • An armed individual took a person hostage inside a Starbucks in Ulm, Germany on Friday night.
  • The hostage situation ended when the suspect attempted to flee with the hostage, prompting police to fire shots.
  • The suspect was injured and subsequently arrested, while the hostage was rescued unharmed.
  • Details about the suspect and the victim have not been released.
  • Local media reports suggest that there may have been up to four hostages, but this has not been confirmed by police.
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