Gunman opens fire in Paris mosque, wounding one
Around 15 people were inside the mosque at the time the gunman entered.
PARIS (Agencies) - A man opened fire in a mosque in northeastern Paris on Sunday night, seriously wounding one person. The mosque is located on Rue de Tanger in the city s 19th administrative district, a religiously and culturally diverse part of the capital.
The gunman, wearing a helmet, fled the scene on a scooter, according to local sources. The victim, a 32-year-old man, has been rushed to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Several shots were fired during the attack, which happened at around 8pm local time, it is claimed. The victim is said to be fighting for their life after being shot twice in the right leg
Around 15 people were inside the mosque at the time the gunman entered. No other injuries have been reported.
