French police kill suspect after knife attack in Marseille
Posted February 19, 2019 6:00 am
PARIS (AP) - Officials in the French city of Marseille say a knife-wielding man has been shot dead after he allegedly attacked several people on a major street.
French media report at least two pedestrians were injured in the knife attack that took place late Tuesday afternoon, but none of their lives were considered to be in danger.
An official with the regional administration said there was no reason yet to think the attack was terror-related but information was sketchy.
The official could not confirm the identity of the attacker or the nature of the attack. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.
A police officer picks up a gun on the pavement, after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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Investigating police officers work at the scene after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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Investigating police officers work at the scene after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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A police officer picks up a gun on the pavement, after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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A police officer searches under a police car after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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Investigating police officers work at the scene, after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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A police officer stands by a gun on the pavement, after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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An investigating police officer looks at a gun, after an incident, in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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