A shooting has caused several deaths and injuries in Germany, in Baden Wurttenberg.

The attack took place in the town of Lautlingen, the alleged attacker is a hunter, Bild reports, citing police sources. The man killed two children and two adults of his family. He then attempted suicide, it is not clear whether he also died.

There would be "at least four" victims according to the local broadcaster Swr.

There are dozens of emergency vehicles and two helicopters on site. There are no other details at the moment.

A spokesperson for the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior confirmed: "We have an operational police situation."

(Unioneonline/L)

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