Knife-wielding man shot dead by French police at Paris airport

Suspect threatening security officers at Paris major terminal neutralized on the spot, according to police statement


Anadolu Agency August 10, 2022
A sign to respect social distancing is seen at deserted check-in desks at Nice international airport as France closed its borders to travellers outside European Union due to restrictions against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

PARIS:

French police shot dead a knife-wielding man on Wednesday morning at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, according to police statement.

The suspect, an adult male, died on the spot from his wounds.

He was seen threatening security officers in Terminal 2 near Gate 2F at Paris’ major international airport just outside the city lines.

The man was neutralized on the spot after he ceased harassment and was found to be carrying a knife.

In an official statement released on Twitter, Paris Police said: “Demonstrating composure, the police neutralized this morning a threatening individual possessing a knife at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport.”

The police have made no further statement on the details.

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