Three dead, several injured in Paris shooting: Latest updates

At least three people were killed, and several others were injured after a gunman opened fire in central Paris. While two of the injured persons are in critical condition, the remaining are said to be seriously wounded. The shooting took place near a Kurdish cultural centre, not far from Gare de l'Est station.

Police have detained a suspect, who is 69 years old, in connection with the shooting.

The suspect was detained without any resistance. Reportedly, the police have also recovered the weapon which was used in the attack. Prosecutors said that they had opened an investigation into the incident. However, the motive behind the shooting has not been ascertained yet.


After the attack, the authorities asked the public to avoid the area in Rue d'Enghien in Strasbourg-Saint Denis' 10th district.

According to a witness, she heard seven or eight bursts of gunfire.

Another witness stated that they were waiting to be able to leave as the street close to the Château d'Eau metro station was full of emergency services. One of the shopkeepers stated that they had locked themselves in as there was a "total panic."

Notably, the street affected by the attack has several shops and restaurants. Besides, it has a cultural centre. According to Alexandra Cordebard, the local mayor, the suspect was also wounded in the shooting, and three places had come under fire.

FAQs:

1. How many people were killed and injured in a shooting in central Paris?
   At least two people lost their lives, and four were wounded in a shooting in central Paris.
2. What was the motive behind the shooting?
   The motive behind the shooting is not clear yet. However, prosecutors have opened an investigation for murder.