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03 Jul 2017 | 09:03 PM UTC

France: One dead after shooting in Toulouse July 3

At least one dead after unidentified gunmen open fire in the Reynerie area of Toulouse before fleeing on motorbike; motive for attack unknown

Warning

Event

Unidentified attackers on motorbike opened fire on a small crowd in the Reynerie area of Toulouse shortly after 21:00 (local time) on Monday, July 3, leaving at least one person dead and six more injured. The assailants reportedly fled after the incident, which occurred near Place André Abbal. The motive for the attack remains unclear and a major police presence remains on the scene. Details are still emerging.

Advice

All those present in Toulouse are advised to monitor developments to the situation and to avoid the Reynerie area until the authorities have indicated the situation is fully contained.