France's raises security threat after three killed in Strasbourg: minister

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Wed, 12 Dec 2018 - 04:02 GMT

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Wed, 12 Dec 2018 - 04:02 GMT

Police and rescue workers are seen near the scene of a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Police and rescue workers are seen near the scene of a shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

STRASBOURG – 12 December 2018: French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner on Wednesday said three people were killed in the Strasbourg Christmas market shooting and that 350 security agents were hunting for the gunman who fled the scene.

"He fought twice with our security forces," Castaner told a news conference held in the city. The attack also left 12 people injured, he said.

Castaner said France was raising the security threat level and would bolster the protection of Christmas markets elsewhere and strengthen border controls.

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