German police on Easter Sunday were still searching for the shooter or shooters responsible for the double killing in the western town of Bad Nauheim a day before.

The suspect shot and killed two people at a residential address in the town on Saturday evening. Bad Nauheim lies about 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) north of Germany's financial capital, Frankfurt.

What's the latest after the shooting?

German police said a 59-year-old man and his 28-year-old son-in-law were killed in the shooting. Both victims were Turkish nationals. 

The victims were not previously known to the police.  

Police said they couldn't rule out whether more than one suspect could be involved in the killing.

In addition to police, German special forces or SEK have been involved in the response to the crime, with a helicopter also assisting in the manhunt.

German mass-circulation daily Bild reported that the SEK arrested two men in the nearby town of Nidderau-Erbstadt after the shooting, but the authorities later released them because it turned out they had nothing to do with the crime. 

German authorities reckon a "personal motive" played a role in the killing. Police have said that they believe the public is not in danger after the shooting. 

At the same time, local German news outlet Hessenschau reported that local residents were asked to not pick up hitchhikers in the area. 

Bad Nauheim expresses condolences

The local government in Bad Nauheim posted its condolences online on Sunday, saying "our thoughts are with the victims and our families."

"Despite the impact of the tragic act on our holiday today, let us remember that Easter is a powerful symbol of hope and renewal," the post read. "Let's take the opportunity to remember the power of new beginnings, especially in challenging times." 

Edited by: Darko Janjevic