Video: 2 dead, several injured after shooting in Paris; gunman arrested
In a shocking incident, at least two people were killed and four were injured in a shooting incident in central Paris on December 23.
The police have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
According to the police, the arrested man is in his 60s and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Two of the four injured are in critical condition, said a French Official.
“2 people were killed and 4 injured in a shooting in central Paris on Friday, police and prosecutors said & the shooter, in his 60s, had been arrested. The gunman's motives remain unclear, with 2/4 of the injured left in a serious condition”, the French officials said, as quoted by AFP.
#UPDATE 2 people were killed and 4 injured in a shooting in central Paris on Friday, police and prosecutors said & the shooter, in his 60s, had been arrested.
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 23, 2022
The gunman's motives remain unclear, with 2/4 of the injured left in a serious condition, the French officials said. pic.twitter.com/AGC61OLbZL
Paris Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire also confirmed the reports and said that the government is in touch with the police.
“Une attaque à l’arme à feu a eu lieu. Merci aux forces de l’ordre de leur action rapide. La Maire @ACORDEBARD se rend sur place. Nous échangeons avec @prefpolice et le Parquet pour comprendre ce qui s’est passé. Pensées pour les victimes et les témoins de ce drame.” tweeted Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire.
“A gun attack has taken place. Thank you to the security forces for their swift action. Thoughts for the victims and those who witnessed this drama,”rough translation of the Tweet.
Une attaque à l’arme à feu a eu lieu. Merci aux forces de l’ordre de leur action rapide. La Maire @ACORDEBARD se rend sur place. Nous échangeons avec @prefpolice et le Parquet pour comprendre ce qui s’est passé. Pensées pour les victimes et les témoins de ce drame. https://t.co/IYQSExmPY9
— Emmanuel Grégoire (@egregoire) December 23, 2022
A local journalist posted a clip of the incident on Twitter.
ALERTE - Fusillade à Paris : plusieurs blessés dans le 10eme arrondissement.
— Clément Lanot (@ClementLanot) December 23, 2022
Police sur place. Un suspect interpelé. pic.twitter.com/mbQFl2a0vf
Meanwhile, the police have cordoned off the area and dealing with the situation.
The Police have also urged people to stay away from the area.
Further details are awaited.
First published: 23 December 2022, 18:25 IST