Breaking: Multiple Attacks Kill at Least 18 People in Paris
Awful news from Paris today, in what looks like a terrorist attack. The New York Times reports: Multiple Attacks Roil Paris; President Hollande Is Evacuated From Stadium.
PARIS — Shootings in central Paris on Friday night have left several people dead and wounded, French television reported, while an explosion near Paris at the country’s main sports stadium forced the hasty evacuation of President François Hollande. The explosion occurred during a France-Germany soccer match.
The shooting broke out at a concert hall. Some reports said as many as 18 had been killed in the 10th and 11th Arrondissements of Paris. Others said hostages had been taken.
It was unclear whether there was a link in any of the violence to terrorism but French media reported that Kalashnikov rifles were involved in the shootings — a favored weapon of militants who have attacked targets in France — and that many rounds were fired.
Other sources are now reporting at least 18 people dead.
This is crazy. An explosion heard while the game was going on. Thoughts and prayers with the people of Paris. https://t.co/sVMALEMxVH
— Dave O’Connell (@DaveOCKOP) November 13, 2015
Gunmen are reportedly holding dozens of hostages at a French concert hall where a rock concert was taking place: https://t.co/UBOc1Dz6jA
— VICE News (@vicenews) November 13, 2015
PARIS (AP) — Police official: Around 100 hostages taken at Paris theater; 35 dead . via @AP
— Russell Contreras (@RussContreras) November 13, 2015
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