French customs officer dies in a shooting
The shooting occurred after the police arrived at the house of the alleged murderer, who was under surveillance by customs services. The man opened fire while trying to flee from the authorities. In the shooting a police officer was also injured. French media have ruled that this case has no connection with the string of bombings in Paris, which left 130 dead. Under the state of emergency, the authorities have seized a great number of weapons and carried out hundreds of searches.
Reuters
A customs officer of Toulon, France died on Monday in a shooting during an arms trafficking investigation, as reported by the international press. The attacker was arrested after trying to flee.
The shooting occurred after the police arrived at the house of the alleged murderer, who was under surveillance by customs services. The man opened fire while trying to flee from the authorities. In the shooting a police officer was also injured. French media have ruled that this case has no connection with the string of bombings in Paris, which left 130 dead. Under the state of emergency, the authorities have seized a great number of weapons and carried out hundreds of searches.