A Paris terrorist attack of shootings and bombings coordinated across the French capital has effectively shut the country down. The Bataclan Arts Center and Concert Hall, the Petit Cambodge Restaurant, and venues outside the Stade de France were all targeted, claiming at least 42 lives so far with that number almost certain to climb higher.
Details are still developing, but there are reports of at least Six gunmen involved, with some accounts saying that gunmen shouted “Allah Akbar,” and “This is for Syria,” before beginning the assault.
At the Bataclan Concert Hall, the Eagles of Death Metal were an hour into a performance when the shooting started, and at this point there are at least 60 people being held hostage in the venue. The gunman at the Bataclan are also said to have been armed with explosives.
At the Stade de France, French President Francois Hollande was in the stadium watching a friendly between Germany and France. Hollande was evacuated and the game was played through, though attendees then were not allowed to leave until the situation was cleared.
Elsewhere a gunman opened fire in the 11th district of the city.
President Obama has made a statement following the attack, saying:
“We stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism,”
President Hollande has declared a state of Emergency in France and has ordered the borders closed, implementing a curfew for the first time since WWII. Margaret Howell brings you the story on The Lip News.
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