Four killed in a shooting in northern France, suspect claims fifth victim


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  • Sunday, 15 Dec 2024

PARIS (Reuters) - Two security agents and two migrants were killed in a shooting in Loon-Plage near the northern city of Dunkirk, French media reported on Saturday, citing security sources.

A 22-year-old man turned himself in to nearby authorities following the shooting, saying he had been the attacker and had also killed a fifth person in a nearby town earlier that day, according to French media.

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