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Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man Threatening Officers in Val-de-Marne

The man, reportedly intoxicated and wielding a fake weapon, shouted 'Allah Akbar' before being shot.

  • The incident occurred early Sunday morning in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Val-de-Marne, during a police response to a neighborhood dispute.
  • The 30-year-old man, known to police but not on a terrorist watch list, was reportedly intoxicated and appeared psychologically unstable.
  • Police sources indicate the man threatened officers with what appeared to be a firearm, prompting one officer to fire three shots.
  • Investigations have been launched by both the local judicial police and the IGPN to assess the circumstances of the shooting.
  • Police union representatives have expressed support for the officers involved, emphasizing the dangerous nature of the situation.
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