VaporTrail Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39662315 RIP in peace, EU. Le Pen isn't putting up with this shit anymore. One policeman has been shot dead and two others wounded in central Paris, French police say, with their suspected attacker killed by security forces.A lone gunman opened fire before being killed as he fled the scene, police say. The Champs Elysees was sealed off. President Francois Hollande said that he was convinced the attack was "terrorist-related". So-called Islamic State (IS) said that one of its "fighters" had carried out the attack. Islamist militancy is a major issue in the polls after recent mass attacks claimed by IS, with 238 people killed in jihadist attacks in France since 2015, according to data from AFP news agency. Several candidates in Sunday's presidential election have ended their campaigns early as a mark of respect. "On the face of it, the officers were deliberately targeted," interior ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said. Mr Hollande said after crisis talks with his prime minister and interior minister that the security forces had the full support of the nation and a national tribute would be paid to the fallen policeman. Because of its worldwide renown and its large number of visitors, the Champs Elysees has long been seen as a potential target, the BBC's Hugh Schofield reports from the French capital. State of emergency 'to protect election' A car pulled up alongside a police bus just before 21:00 (19:00 GMT) and a man got out, opening fire with an automatic weapon at the bus, Mr Brandet said. After killing an officer, he attempted to run away while shooting at other officers, two of whom he injured, the spokesman added. He was then shot dead by security forces. According to BFMTV news channel's sources, the killer was known to the security services and had talked of wanting to kill police officers on the Telegram messaging service. The whole of the Champs Elysees has been evacuated and police vehicles are lined up near a point half way up the avenue around the George V metro station, our correspondent says. Shots were heard near the Marks & Spencer store, provoking a panicked rush away from the scene by tourists and passers-by. Witnesses interviewed by AFP recounted scenes of panic as people ran for cover and sought shelter. "We had to hide our customers in the basement," said Choukri Chouanine, manager of a restaurant near the site of the shooting. Thousands of troops and police guard tourist areas of the French capital. In February, a man armed with a machete in each hand was wounded after attacking soldiers on patrol at the Louvre Museum. The following month, a 39-year-old man was killed at Orly airport after attacking a soldier.Campaigns called offThe 11 candidates standing in Sunday's closely fought election were engaged in a final joint TV appearance to make their pitches as the attack happened. Marine Le Pen, of the far-right national Front, tweeted:"I feel for and stand by our security forces, who have been targeted again." The centre-right's François Fillon went on Twitter to pay "tribute to the security forces who give their lives to protect ours". Both Ms Le Pen and Mr Fillon later announced they were cancelling campaign events scheduled for Friday, the last day of canvassing for the vote. Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron said during his TV appearance that it was a president's "first duty to protect" and he expressed his "solidarity" with the police. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, standing for the far left, tweeted: "I strongly feel for the policemen killed and wounded and their families. Terrorist attacks will never go unpunished, accomplices never forgotten" French candidates take EU to task At the White House, US President Donald Trump said people had to be strong and vigilant. "Our condolences from our country to the people of France," he said. "It looks like another terrorist attack and... what can you say? It just never ends." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Mormon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Isis claimed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Crap, I'm going to be in Paris in about 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Crap, I'm going to be in Paris in about 10 days Ur totally fucked. Srsly ur chances are like .000000001% ofbeing the victim of a terrorist attack in paris. U shouldnt even think about going. Cancel flights now bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 You don't understand.. I kinda stick out in a crowd.. In India not long ago I had hundreds of people approach me for pics together. It happened everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Me too bro. Not cause I'm famous, but because I'm such a good looking fucking stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Get out the rubber boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 You don't understand.. I kinda stick out in a crowd.. In India not long ago I had hundreds of people approach me for pics together. It happened everyday Yeah big guys all look like Andre the giant over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yep, and I'm hoping nothing pops off in Korea for the next few weeks. Best of luck to you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 If I were a frenchy - Id vote for Le Pen. and I bet she wins the election there. Margaret Thatcher 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Axe Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yep, and I'm hoping nothing pops off in Korea for the next few weeks. Best of luck to you too. Haven't been around much lately, where ya going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 South Korea will surprise you Woody. They are more high tech then we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 South Korea will surprise you Woody. They are more high tech then we are. Oh no shit. They're very high tech. I'm really looking forward to it. I have no concerns about South Korea. More about what might happen with North Korea, China and Trump's twitter. But even then, unless shit hits the fan, I'll still go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 ....I will not say something funny. I will NOT say it, or post it. Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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