Chancellor Angela Merkel described as an appalling crime a shooting spree at a school in southwestern Germany in which police said 16 people died on Wednesday.

"It is unimaginable that in just seconds, pupils and teachers were killed -- it is an appalling crime," she told reporters, adding her feelings were with the families of the victims.

"This is a day of mourning for for the whole of Germany," she said.

Reuters

Güncelleme Tarihi: 11 Mart 2009, 18:14