Elderly Gunman Killed in Police Shootout Near Nantes

A 72-year-old man was fatally shot after injuring a police officer during a standoff in Saint-Herblain.

The incident began when police responded to reports of a man firing a shotgun in the air on a public street in Saint-Herblain.
The suspect, known locally as 'the captain,' released his dog on the officers, prompting them to shoot the animal.
A 25-year-old police officer was injured in the exchange of gunfire, suffering non-life-threatening wounds to his hand and thigh.
The suspect barricaded himself in a caravan, leading to a RAID intervention; he was found injured and later died in the hospital.
Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the police's use of firearms and the suspect's actions.