Russian citizen detained in France after shooting in Paris

Anar Tagiyev
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In France, a Russian citizen was detained by police due to a shooting on a central street in Paris, Report informs via BFM TV.

The Russian citizen is suspected of shooting at passers-by on the Champs-Élysées. According to media reports, the suspect was born in 1988, but his name was not disclosed. According to preliminary data, four people were injured in the incident.

The suspect was detained based on the testimony of a witness.

The Russian embassy in France is investigating the details of the incident.

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