Shooting incident at Louvre in Paris

A man has reportedly attempted to attack a French soldier near Paris' famed Le Louvre art gallery on Friday.

The soldier opened fire in self-defence near the Carrousel du Louvre shopping centre around 10 a.m., according to the local media.

French daily L'Express reported that the suspect was carrying a knife. He is said to have been injured in the shooting.

A spokesperson for the French Interior Ministry said a "serious public security incident" was underway, saying security forces were at the scene, the Independent reported.

The Carrousel du Louvre has been evacuated amid a heavy police presence following the incident.

 

--IANS

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