NEW DELHI: A man opened fire and seriously wounded two officers inside a police station in Paris on Friday. The shooter managed to grab a weapon during a routine arrest procedure, leading to the harrowing incident, according to sources as reported by AFP.
The unfortunate turn of events unfolded as officers had just arrested the man and initiated a search. In a swift and unexpected move, the suspect seized one of the officers’ firearms and unleashed gunfire within the confines of the police station, causing serious injuries to two officers.
Details surrounding the incident indicate that the shooting occurred in the 13th district of the French capital, shortly before 10:30 pm local time (2030 GMT).The severity of the injuries sustained by the officers underscores the gravity of the situation, with both victims reportedly in critical condition.
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, seeking to ascertain the sequence of events leading up to the violent altercation.
(More details awaited)
The unfortunate turn of events unfolded as officers had just arrested the man and initiated a search. In a swift and unexpected move, the suspect seized one of the officers’ firearms and unleashed gunfire within the confines of the police station, causing serious injuries to two officers.
Details surrounding the incident indicate that the shooting occurred in the 13th district of the French capital, shortly before 10:30 pm local time (2030 GMT).The severity of the injuries sustained by the officers underscores the gravity of the situation, with both victims reportedly in critical condition.
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, seeking to ascertain the sequence of events leading up to the violent altercation.
(More details awaited)
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