Three policeman have actually been shot dead and a 4th injured in main France.
An only shooter presumably eliminated one officer and injured another after they were contacted us to reports of domestic violence at a home in Saint-Just, near Puy-de-Dôme.
The opponent is stated to have actually set fire to your home prior to opening fire on 2 other officers who both passed away.
The suspect got away the scene and is now on the run, according to regional media.
Officials stated a female – stated to have actually taken sanctuary on the roofing system of your home – was securely saved.
The French Interior Ministry has actually validated the deaths of the 3 policemans – among whom was aged 21.
The mayor of Saint-Just Francois Chautard stated your home had actually been ruined by the fire.
Firefighters are at the scene bringing the blaze under control, BFM TELEVISION reports.
At least 7 elite tactical cops officers stay on website.
France’s Prime Minister Jean Castex has actually called the occurrence ‘a tragedy’ that has ‘touched the whole country’.
He included: ‘I share the pain of their loved ones and their brothers in arms and assure them of my unwavering support.’
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