Man, 41, shot dead in Aachen as police search for suspects

A 41-year-old man was shot dead at about 3:50 p.m.

Friday on Elsassstraße in Aachen, western Germany.

Police say several suspects are on the run and have deployed a large team, including a helicopter.

The killing followed a fight in the area on Thursday, in which two people were injured and taken to hospital.

Shots were also fired at a restaurant entrance overnight, causing damage but no reported injuries.

Investigators are checking whether the three incidents are connected, but have not confirmed a link.

A homicide investigation is under way, and police are asking witnesses for information, especially about where the suspects fled.