In Paris, a day before Christmas Eve, a shooting broke out not far from the big department stores in the center. A man shoots around, killing at least two people and injuring several. The perpetrator can be caught shortly thereafter.
At least two people have been shot dead and four injured in Paris. As the public prosecutor announced in Paris, they initiated investigations into intentional killing and serious violence. A 69-year-old man was arrested and is in police custody. His identity is currently being checked. Two seriously injured are among the victims.
Media had previously reported that a man had fired multiple shots in Paris's tenth arrondissement. This happened near a Kurdish cultural center. The incident happened in the area around Rue d'Enghien. Rue d'Enghien is a small street with many restaurants, not far from the big boulevards with their famous department stores. The AFP news agency quotes an eyewitness: "There were seven or eight shots, there is panic."
The motive of the man is not yet clear. The Paris police initially gave no information about the incident. On Twitter, she called for people to avoid the area. Emmanuel Grégoire, who works for the Paris mayor, thanked the security forces for their quick action. His thoughts are with the victims and witnesses of the attack. The district mayor wanted to go to the scene of the incident.
