Paris shooting: Two dead and several injured in attack

In the heart of Paris, a shooter opened fire, leaving two dead and four injured.

The shooting happened next to a Kurdish cultural center and a hair salon, both of which are located near Gare de l'Est station.

Police swiftly apprehended a 69-year-old suspect in relation to the assault.

Authorities urged residents to stay away from the area in Strasbourg-Saint Denis's 10th district's Rue d'Enghien.

The shooting's purpose and intended victim are still unknown, despite rumors that the perpetrator is a French national who has a history of two attempted homicides.

One store owner told AFP news agency, "It's complete panic, we've shut ourselves in."

The witness reported hearing seven or eight gunshot bursts.

According to reports, two of the victims of the gunshot are in a critical condition, and two others were gravely hurt.

Police reportedly found the attack's weapon and captured the man without any resistance. Authorities declared that they had started a murder inquiry. Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, commended the police for their prompt action.

Along with a number of eateries and stores, the cultural center is located on the street next to the Château d'Eau metro station. It is a very vibrant region, according to the local mayor Alexandra Cordebard.

Another witness reported that emergency personnel were now lining up along the roadway and waiting to be allowed to leave.

Gérald Darmanin, the interior minister, announced that he was traveling to Paris to inspect the scene of the "dramatic shooting," and stated

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said he was heading to Paris to visit the scene of the "dramatic shooting", adding that his thoughts were with the victims' friends and family.