In the heart of Paris, a shooter opened fire, leaving two dead and four injured.
Near the Gare de l'Est station, a Kurdish cultural centre is where the shooting occurred.
Police swiftly apprehended a 69-year-old suspect in relation to the assault.
Authorities urged residents to stay away from the area in Strasbourg-Saint Denis's 10th district's Rue d'Enghien.
One store owner told AFP news agency, "It's complete panic, we've shut ourselves in."
The witness reported hearing seven or eight gunshot bursts. According to reports, two of the victims of the shooting are in critical condition.
The weapon used in the attack was found by police when they were apprehending the suspect, according to reports. Authorities declared that they had started a murder inquiry. The motivation has not yet been made clear.
Along with a number of eateries and stores, the cultural centre is located on the street next to the Château d'Eau metro station.
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