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