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Two people in critical condition after man opens fire in supermarket near Paris

Published 15:11 26 Sept 2016 BST

Updated 15:12 26 Sept 2016 BST

Conor Heneghan
Two people in critical condition after man opens fire in supermarket near Paris

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The incident occurred in the town of Le Port-Marly, approximately 20km west of Paris.

A 73-year old man and a 57-year old woman are believed to be in a critical condition after being shot in a supermarket on Monday afternoon. According to local media reports, a man in his 70s opened fire in a supermarket in the town of Le Port-Marly, before fleeing and seeking refuge in a nearby house, which has since been surrounded by police. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/780400259545587712 A spokesman for the prosecutor’s office said that the incident was a private dispute and “in principle not a terrorism issue”. The suspect is believed to be known to police and has a history of violent behaviour.

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Two people in critical condition after man opens fire in supermarket near Paris