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Knife-wielding man shot after threatening Paris police, shouting he wanted to kill them Knife-wielding man shot after threatening Paris police, shouting he wanted to kill them
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Police have “neutralized” a man who reportedly threatened officers in the outskirts of Paris, according to the city’s police prefecture. Police have “neutralized” a man who threatened officers in the outskirts of Paris, according to the city’s police prefecture. The suspect died after being shot several times, local media reported.
The incident occurred in the capital’s La Défense financial district. A brief statement released by the Paris Police Prefecture said that an operation at the scene is ongoing.The incident occurred in the capital’s La Défense financial district. A brief statement released by the Paris Police Prefecture said that an operation at the scene is ongoing.
Armed with a knife, the suspect rushed at police before being shot by officers. The man was wounded by the gunfire and reportedly told the police officers while lying on the ground that he had intended to kill them. Armed with a knife, the suspect rushed at police and shouted “I am going to kill you!” before being shot by officers. The man was reportedly killed after being shot in the chest and thigh, according to local media citing police sources.
The suspect was wounded in the leg, according to local media, citing a police source. The prefecture advised people to avoid the area until it was deemed safe. The prefecture advised people to avoid the area until it was deemed safe.
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