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

11:10 am on 15 December 2024

By Makini Brice, Reuters

It is not immediately clear what the motives for the shooting are. Photo: 123RF

Two security agents and two migrants have been killed in a shooting in Loon-Plage near the northern city of Dunkirk, French media reported, citing security sources.

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

Authorities found three more weapons in the man's car, French media reported.

Representatives for the Interior Ministry and the Justice Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

It was not immediately clear what the motives were for the shooting.

Loon-Plage, located about 10 kilometres from the English Channel, was the site of a migrant camp.

-Reuters