Attack at Le Louvre museum in Paris, France

[Sylvain]

Reports: Soldier shoots attacker at Louvre in Paris


One man is reported to have attack a soldier with a machete while yelling "allahu akbar".
The suspect was shot by a second soldier.

Bomb squad was called, the attacker carried two backpacks.

 

[Sylvain]

One soldier wounded.
Suspect shot 5 times according to police (probably 5.56).

 

[Birds Away]

I'm glad it wasn't worse.

 

[Sylvain]

I'm glad it wasn't worse.

Not sure if that's the end of it yet.
They're looking for other suspects.

Apparently the suspect tried to enter with his bags, was denied entry and pulled a knife (some say a machete).

 

[Birds Away]

One knife and yet millions of people are victimized.

 

[Sylvain]

Live press conference at the moment.
A second suspect was arrested.The attacker was shot 5 times in the abdomen, he's in critical condition.
The injured soldier is not badly injured.
No explosives found in the suspect's bags.

 

[Sylvain]

The museum is still in lockdown with thousands of people inside.

 

[KellyinAvon]

This could've gone so bad. No explosives, but you can bet those backpacks didn't have his lunch.

 

[Sylvain]

This could've gone so bad. No explosives, but you can bet those backpacks didn't have his lunch.

Looks like a suicide attacks from a lone wolf.
If the guy had access to explosives like int he 2015 attacks he would also have used a firearm, not just a knife.

The suspect is reported to be having surgery at the moment.

 

[Sylvain]

Apparently the soldier attacked is not the one who opened fire.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Sorry Sylvain, this crap sucks

 

[lonehoosier]

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[actaeon277]

 

[printcraft]

Tag. Modern beautiful country meets the third world.

 

[GregD]

One soldier wounded.
Suspect shot 5 times according to police (probably 5.56).

Sylvain, I always like your pictures . . . this is NOT one of them.
Glad things turned out good.

 

[Sylvain]

The attacker is believed to be an Egyptian national who came to France legally from Dubai.

The soldier attacked is not badly wounded, he can be seen still standing right after the attack.

 

[Sylvain]

Press conference live on TV.

The attacker was wielding two 15" machetes at the soldiers.

The attacker was identifed as a 29 years old Egytian man, living in the UAE, in Dubai.
He came on a tourist visa, rented an apartment in Paris and a car.
He was due to leave France on Sunday.
He bought the two machetes in Paris (bought 680 Euros in cash).
His Egyptian passport was found in his rented apartment with the two machete sheaths.

 

[Sylvain]

 

[T.Lex]

Thanks for the updates. Prayers for France, still.

 

[Sylvain]