Police say man opens fire, injuring two, near supermarket west of Paris | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Police say man opens fire, injuring two, near supermarket west of Paris

ByAP, Paris
Sep 26, 2016 08:39 PM IST

French police officials said on Monday a man had opened fire near a supermarket west of Paris and injured two people.

A police official says two people have been seriously wounded in a shooting outside a supermarket west of Paris.

According to BFM TV the man was known to police for violent behaviour.(REUTERS)
According to BFM TV the man was known to police for violent behaviour.(REUTERS)

The shooter, a man in his 70s, holed up in his apartment after the shooting at a Super U store in the town of Le Port-Marly, the official said. Special police intervention units surrounded the area, and the man quickly turned himself in, the official said.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The official, not authorized to be publicly named according to police rules, said the shooting Monday was the result of a private dispute and had nothing to do with terrorism. France remains on high alert after recent extremist attacks.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On