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Death toll rises to 4 in Strasbourg shooting in France(1/5)

2018-12-12 09:20:39 Ecns.cn Editor :Yao Lan
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Police officers secure a street and the surrounding area after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 11, 2018. (Photo/Agencies)

The death toll of the shooting near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg Tuesday evening has risen to four, several were wounded, local media reported. Security officers have cordoned off the area, while the injured were transported to a local hospital center. Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters that several of the wounded were in critical condition and that he was heading to Strasbourg. According to sources from local authorities, the suspected gunman identified as 29-year-old and known to police for criminal activity, has been cornered. Police had reportedly exchanged gunfire with the suspect during the chase.

Police officers secure a street and the surrounding area after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 11, 2018. (Photo/Agencies)

The death toll of the shooting near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg Tuesday evening has risen to four, several were wounded, local media reported. Security officers have cordoned off the area, while the injured were transported to a local hospital center. Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters that several of the wounded were in critical condition and that he was heading to Strasbourg. According to sources from local authorities, the suspected gunman identified as 29-year-old and known to police for criminal activity, has been cornered. Police had reportedly exchanged gunfire with the suspect during the chase.

Police, firefighters and emergency services intervene on Place Gutenberg after a shooting on December 11, 2018 in Strasbourg, eastern France.  (Photo/Agencies)

Police, firefighters and emergency services intervene on Place Gutenberg after a shooting on December 11, 2018 in Strasbourg, eastern France. (Photo/Agencies)

A policeman stands in the Neudorf area of Strasbourg, eastern France, after a shooting breakout, on December 11, 2018. (Photo/Agencies)

A policeman stands in the Neudorf area of Strasbourg, eastern France, after a shooting breakout, on December 11, 2018. (Photo/Agencies)

Security forces secure area where a suspect is sought after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 11, 2018.(Photo/Agencies)

Security forces secure area where a suspect is sought after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 11, 2018.(Photo/Agencies)

Security forces secure area where a suspect is sought after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 11, 2018.  (Photo/Agencies)

Security forces secure area where a suspect is sought after a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 11, 2018. (Photo/Agencies)

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