Paris gunman who killed police officer known to security forces, source says

Paris (CNN)A man who shot a Parisian police officer to death on the Champs-Elysees Thursday night was known to French security services for radical Islamist activities, a source close to the investigation told CNN.
The suspect, who was shot dead by French police, was the subject of a "Fiche S" surveillance file and was on the radar of the French domestic security service DGSI, the source said.

The source said French investigators now believe this was in all likelihood a terrorist attack. They believe there was just one attacker, and the danger is likely over, the source said.
ISIS issued a statement saying an Islamic State "fighter" carried out the attack. The ISIS claim comes via a statement released by the group's media wing, Amaq. The statement said the attacker is a Belgian national and cited "security sources."
CNN could not independently confirm that claim.
French President Francois Hollande said anti-terrorist forces are leading the investigation.
"The people who were present have been evacuated and we are convinced that the leads which point us to this case, and which will allow us to uncover the truth, are of a terrorist nature," he said.
Elections on Sunday
The shooting happened about 9 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET) when a car stopped at 102 Champs-Elysees in front of a police van, Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre Henry Brandet said.
A man emerged from the car and opened fire on the van with an "automatic weapon," killing one officer instantly, he said. The man "then ran away, managing to shoot and wound two other policemen. Other policemen engaged and shot and killed the attacker," Brandet said.
Hollande also said a woman passer-by was wounded in the shooting.
Police union spokesperson Yves Lefebvre from Unité SGP Police said officers were raiding the suspect's residence in Chelles, Seine-et-Marne. He said police are operating under the assumption that there might be accomplices.
The shooting shut down the famed Champs-Elysees, one of Paris' top tourist attractions and home to the iconic Arc de Triomphe monument. The avenue was clear of residents and tourists but teeming with security officers Thursday night.
It comes three days before French voters start elections for a new president. Candidates went ahead with a debate Thursday night.
France has been in a state of emergency since the 2015 Paris attacks, which left 130 people dead. Parliament voted in December to extend the extraordinary provisions to ensure the protection of upcoming presidential and general elections.
Security has been tight because of the vote. Just two days ago French authorities arrested two men in Marseille who were allegedly planning an attack in a run-up to the election.

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chiedu7:
Paris gunman who killed police officer known to security forces, source says

Paris (CNN)A man who shot a Parisian police officer to death on the Champs-Elysees Thursday night was known to French security services for radical Islamist activities, a source close to the investigation told CNN.
The suspect, who was shot dead by French police, was the subject of a "Fiche S" surveillance file and was on the radar of the French domestic security service DGSI, the source said.

The source said French investigators now believe this was in all likelihood a terrorist attack. They believe there was just one attacker, and the danger is likely over, the source said.
ISIS issued a statement saying an Islamic State "fighter" carried out the attack. The ISIS claim comes via a statement released by the group's media wing, Amaq. The statement said the attacker is a Belgian national and cited "security sources."
CNN could not independently confirm that claim.
French President Francois Hollande said anti-terrorist forces are leading the investigation.
"The people who were present have been evacuated and we are convinced that the leads which point us to this case, and which will allow us to uncover the truth, are of a terrorist nature," he said.
Elections on Sunday
The shooting happened about 9 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET) when a car stopped at 102 Champs-Elysees in front of a police van, Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre Henry Brandet said.
A man emerged from the car and opened fire on the van with an "automatic weapon," killing one officer instantly, he said. The man "then ran away, managing to shoot and wound two other policemen. Other policemen engaged and shot and killed the attacker," Brandet said.
Hollande also said a woman passer-by was wounded in the shooting.
Police union spokesperson Yves Lefebvre from Unité SGP Police said officers were raiding the suspect's residence in Chelles, Seine-et-Marne. He said police are operating under the assumption that there might be accomplices.
The shooting shut down the famed Champs-Elysees, one of Paris' top tourist attractions and home to the iconic Arc de Triomphe monument. The avenue was clear of residents and tourists but teeming with security officers Thursday night.
It comes three days before French voters start elections for a new president. Candidates went ahead with a debate Thursday night.
France has been in a state of emergency since the 2015 Paris attacks, which left 130 people dead. Parliament voted in December to extend the extraordinary provisions to ensure the protection of upcoming presidential and general elections.
Security has been tight because of the vote. Just two days ago French authorities arrested two men in Marseille who were allegedly planning an attack in a run-up to the election.

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http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/20/europe/champs-elyses-in-paris-closed/

The vast majority of muslims of all branches do not support the Islamic State. I despise these religions, but conflating everyday sunnis with IS groups is ignorant and unfair.

ISIS does not represent Islam. Even hundreds of years ago, during the Arab invasion of Persia, islamic rule over the Zoroastrian Persians was not as cutthroat, racist and primitive as what the Islamic State does to minority ethnic groups and religions, and also muslim communities, within their sphere of influence.


On the topic of the shooting, it is saddening and disgusting to see this atrocity happen - especially so close to the French election this coming week, and I fear this will only add fuel to the fear campaign of Le Penn and the nazi thugs that she leads.

PhuckJesus666:


The vast majority of muslims of all branches do not support the Islamic State. I despise these religions, but conflating everyday sunnis with IS groups is ignorant and unfair.

ISIS does not represent Islam. Even hundreds of years ago, during the Arab invasion of Persia, islamic rule over the Zoroastrian Persians was not as cutthroat, racist and primitive as what the Islamic State does to minority ethnic groups and religions, and also muslim communities, within their sphere of influence.


On the topic of the shooting, it is saddening and disgusting to see this atrocity happen - especially so close to the French election this coming week, and I fear this will only add fuel to the fear campaign of Le Penn and the nazi thugs that she leads.

Islamic apologist sighted.

PhuckJesus666:


The vast majority of muslims of all branches do not support the Islamic State. I despise these religions, but conflating everyday sunnis with IS groups is ignorant and unfair.

ISIS does not represent Islam. Even hundreds of years ago, during the Arab invasion of Persia, islamic rule over the Zoroastrian Persians was not as cutthroat, racist and primitive as what the Islamic State does to minority ethnic groups and religions, and also muslim communities, within their sphere of influence.


On the topic of the shooting, it is saddening and disgusting to see this atrocity happen - especially so close to the French election this coming week, and I fear this will only add fuel to the fear campaign of Le Penn and the nazi thugs that she leads.

the danish cartoon riots had nothing to do with Islam.

child marriage has nothing to do with Islam.

apostasy law and blasphemy killings has nothing to do with Islam

jihad has nothing to do with Islam

the 2002 miss world contest riots has nothing to do with Islam

the fatwa placed on salam Rushdie and isioma Daniel had nothing to do with Islam.

senator yerimas wives were all underage when he married them and justified it with Islam yet it had nothing to do with Islam

in fact Islam has nothing to do with Islam.

proudafrogal:


the danish cartoon riots had nothing to do with Islam.

child marriage has nothing to do with Islam.

apostasy law and blasphemy killings has nothing to do with Islam

jihad has nothing to do with Islam

the 2002 miss world contest riots has nothing to do with Islam

the fatwa placed on salam Rushdie and isioma Daniel had nothing to do with Islam.

senator yerimas wives were all underage when he married them and justified it with Islam yet it had nothing to do with Islam

in fact Islam has nothing to do with Islam.

proudafrogal:


the danish cartoon riots had nothing to do with Islam.

child marriage has nothing to do with Islam.

apostasy law and blasphemy killings has nothing to do with Islam

jihad has nothing to do with Islam

the 2002 miss world contest riots has nothing to do with Islam

the fatwa placed on salam Rushdie and isioma Daniel had nothing to do with Islam.

senator yerimas wives were all underage when he married them and justified it with Islam yet it had nothing to do with Islam

in fact Islam has nothing to do with Islam.

Soon they will tell us that mohammed does not represent Islam cause clearly, mohammed is the inspiration behind Islamic terrorism.