Media are reporting that at least one police officer had been killed and at least two others seriously wounded by two Kalashnikov-wielding gunmen on the Champs Elysees in central Paris tonight.
French authorities have stated the incident was probably a ‘terrorist act’ and the famous venue was on lockdown by 9pm as heavily armed officers flooded the area. Another individual – believed to be the killer – was killed, according to police sources.
Reports suggest ‘at least’ two shooters were involved in the attack which took place as presidential candidates took part in a TV debate nearby before Sunday’s election.
Police in body armour and riot gear are on scene #ChampsElysees https://t.co/KlJh6KkAQv pic.twitter.com/xYkpPOw4H2
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) April 20, 2017
Police officers who were shot in Paris were 'deliberately targeted,' interior ministry says https://t.co/rTiCsouk6u
— BNO News (@BNONews) April 20, 2017
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French President Hollande schedules emergency meeting after shootings of 2 police officers. https://t.co/l1jbjT65Y8 pic.twitter.com/jSajtULXpI
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 20, 2017