Three people have been killed and 12 others wounded in a shooting in the eastern French city of Strasbourg.
The gunman, known to security services, is on the run and is being hunted by police. “He fought twice with our security forces,” said Interior Minister Christophe Castaner.
The shooting happened close to a holiday market near one of the central squares, Place Kléber.
France’s counter terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation.
Six of the injured are said to be in a serious condition, while six others suffered light injuries, police said.
Confirming that three people had died, Mr Castaner said that border controls had been strengthened, with 350 security agents hunting for the gunman.
He added that security at all markets would be stepped up.
Panic in the city
The attack unfolded at around 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) close to Strasbourg’s famed market, which attracts thousands of visitors at this time of year.
Eyewitness Pater Fritz told the BBC he heard gunfire and found a person who had been shot, lying on a bridge. He said he tried to resuscitate him but the man died.
“There are no ambulance services able to enter the area, apparently,” he said, adding: “After 45 minutes we stopped the resuscitation [attempt], because a doctor told us on the phone that it was senseless.”
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