Horrible news out of Paris:
BREAKING; Several people have been killed and seven others injured in a shooting in central Paris, CNN affiliate BFMTV reports.
— CNN NationalSecurity (@NatSecCNN) November 13, 2015
More from the BBC:
At least one man opened fire with an automatic gun at the Cambodge restaurant in the 11th district.
Liberation newspaper says four people have been killed. It also reports shootings elsewhere. There is no official confirmation.
An explosion is also reported to have targeted a bar near Stade de France, where France were hosting Germany.
BREAKING: Paris police say there has been an explosion in a bar and a shootout in a Paris restaurant. Several fatalities reported.
— KOMO News (@komonews) November 13, 2015
A BBC journalist at the scene in #Paris says he can see 10 people on the road either dead or seriously injured.
— Camilla Schick (@CamJourno) November 13, 2015
This writer claims to be on the scene:
If in #Paris, stay the F away from canal side of La République area. A man w AK-47 just gunned down multiple people & on run. Yes I'm okay
— Seth Porges (@sethporges) November 13, 2015
Huge crowd gathered at La Republique. Cops with guns drawn hiding behind vans. I'm getting out of here #paris
— Seth Porges (@sethporges) November 13, 2015
Sounded like maybe five shots. Reports are it was a Kalishnikov/AK-47 in a restaurant. Right by McDonald's on Quai de Valmy by canal
— Seth Porges (@sethporges) November 13, 2015
Saw blood dripped on sidewalk but cant verify related. Hearing either shooting was in car or restaurant &shooter on run #paris #larepublique
— Seth Porges (@sethporges) November 13, 2015
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https://twitter.com/ellencarmichael/status/665278952383111168
Details are still emerging. We will continue to monitor this story and update with further developments.
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More:
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/665281120997502976
MORE: French president evacuated from Stade de France stadium after three explosions reportedly occurred nearby. #stadedefrance
— Lisa Daftari (@LisaDaftari) November 13, 2015
*THREE SEPARATE SHOOTINGS IN CENTRAL PARIS: LE FIGARO
— Rob Passarella (@robpas) November 13, 2015
Tirs à la Kalash au petit Cambodge dans le 10 ème à #Paris plusieurs morts. Secours et police sur place #tir pic.twitter.com/BBKaYocMz7
— Vincent Berthézène (@VinBerth) November 13, 2015
Apparently, attackers also entered the Bataclan, a popular concert venue in Paris. The police/ army is evacuating the neighborhood.
— Benjamin Haddad (@benjaminhaddad) November 13, 2015
witness describes two men opening fire at Paris Cafe – “we heard more than a hundred shots” https://t.co/xCG68l0ylk
— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) November 13, 2015
“three explosions were heard about the same time near Stade de France… François Hollande was there, and left.” https://t.co/xCG68l0ylk
— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) November 13, 2015
“In another [nearby] shooting minutes later… many shots were heard. Witnesses spoke of 5-6 unhooded shooters.” https://t.co/xCG68l0ylk
— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) November 13, 2015
Purported video footage from the explosion at Stade de France:
https://twitter.com/MAYBACHMSC/status/665279083153092609
Reported explosion can be heard in this vine during Germany/France friendly at Paris stadium: https://t.co/dKePiW6byC
— Austin Hunt (@AustinHunt) November 13, 2015
Hélicoptère, pelouse envahie, scènes surréalistes. pic.twitter.com/PT5HXyKbDK
— Vincent Menichini (@v_menichini) November 13, 2015
There are also reports of hostages:
Around 60 people said to be inside #Bataclan concert hall in hostage situation #Parisattacks
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015
CNN affiliate reports at least 18 dead in #Paris shootings; hostages taken: https://t.co/ExiZPmwEEL pic.twitter.com/0Qp2KeRPyA
— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) November 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/AnneBayefsky/status/665285302693466112
Just awful.
BREAKING: Police: At least 26 dead in violence around Paris, hostage-taking in theater.
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 13, 2015
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Update:
With each new report, the news gets worse and worse:
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/665291222907404288
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Update:
At least 60 people were killed in multiple attacks in Paris and at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, CNN affiliate BFMTV said Friday.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) November 13, 2015
I doubt this is the last time the number elevates. https://t.co/uoD0DEDt0k
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) November 13, 2015
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Update:
Dear Lord:
Breaking- Another shooting at a mall, according to Europe 1 Radio #Paris
— Lisa Daftari (@LisaDaftari) November 13, 2015
JUST IN: Shooting reported at Les Halles shopping mall in Paris – Europe 1 Radio https://t.co/oPcKAQxWD0
— BNO News (@BNONews) November 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/laurakfillault/status/665298007378628608
#Paris| reports shooter(s) heading South targeting pedestrians in shopping mall in Les Halles … pic.twitter.com/Dy4w7kQLoB
— Mikey Kay (@MikeyKayNYC) November 13, 2015
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Update:
https://twitter.com/RosieGray/status/665302178190389249
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Update:
BREAKING: Five explosions heard near Bataclan concert hall in Paris: Reuters witness https://t.co/cZozYtD5MG
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 13, 2015