Paris police shooting: In pictures
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The Champs Elysees in Paris was quickly sealed off following the attack on Thursday
Armed police evacuated the area, telling the public: "Stay back, the area is dangerous."
People left shops and restaurants with their hands in the air following directions from officers
Officers took cover wherever they could as they secured the area where a lone gunman opened fire
The suspected attacker was killed at the scene by security forces
Armed officers put a cordon in place shortly after the incident, which took place about 21:00 (19:00 GMT)
Armed French soldiers stand guard at the Arc de Triomphe at one end of the Champs-Elysses
Because of its popularity, the Champs Elysees has long been seen as a potential target
Witnesses who took shelter in shops later said they had "never experienced such a scene of panic"
- Published21 April 2017
- Published20 April 2017
