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France: Paramedics rush to scene of Strasbourg shooting
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12.12.2018
Paramedics rushed to the scene of a shooting which left at least three people dead and several others injured by a gunman who remains at large in the north-eastern French city of Strasbourg, on Tuesday evening.
Footage shows paramedics rushing to the scene of the shooting near the city’s famous Christmas market, as police secure the area. Authorities have asked residents to remain at home until the situation has been clarified.
The gunman, who was reportedly already known to the police, opened fire at around 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) near the city’s Christmas market, and is being actively sought by the authorities.
Police have confirmed that the suspect is a 29-year-old male and a native of the city.
A terror investigation has been opened by France’s counter terrorism prosecutor.
Police union sources initially reported that four people had been killed, however French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner later confirmed that three people had died and 12 people had been injured.
Footage shows paramedics rushing to the scene of the shooting near the city’s famous Christmas market, as police secure the area. Authorities have asked residents to remain at home until the situation has been clarified.
The gunman, who was reportedly already known to the police, opened fire at around 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) near the city’s Christmas market, and is being actively sought by the authorities.
Police have confirmed that the suspect is a 29-year-old male and a native of the city.
A terror investigation has been opened by France’s counter terrorism prosecutor.
Police union sources initially reported that four people had been killed, however French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner later confirmed that three people had died and 12 people had been injured.
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