Paris Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Assailant Near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office for the Fight Against Terrorism announced that French police forces opened fire on a man who was attempting to attack a police officer with a knife in Paris, resulting in the assailant’s death from his injuries.

The prosecutor’s office stated in a published report that the incident concluded without harm coming to the targeted police officer or any other individuals present at the scene.

Initial investigations suggest the deceased individual had a prior history related to terrorism charges, having served 12 years in prison before his release in December.

Paris police officials confirmed that the attack occurred in close proximity to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the precise moment officers were engaged in the ceremony to relight the memorial flame.