Death toll in Strasbourg market shooting rises to 4: mayor

Police stand in the streets of Strasbourg, eastern France, after a shooting breakout, on December 11, 2018. – A gunman killed at least four people and seriously injured another 11 near the famed Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg before fleeing the scene, security officials said. Police launched a manhunt after the killer opened fire at around 7pm local time (1800 GMT), sending crowds of evening shoppers fleeing for safety. (Photo by Sébastien BOZON and SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

STRASBOURG, France (AFP) — Four people were killed and 12 more injured by a gunman who opened fire at a busy market in Strasbourg, eastern France, on Tuesday, the city’s mayor told AFP.

Three or four of the injured are in critical condition, Mayor Roland Ries said.

A manhunt was underway after the assailant managed to flee after exchanging shots with security forces patrolling the area at around 8:00 pm (1900 GMT).

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