The death toll of the shooting near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday evening has risen to four, several were wounded, media reported.
Security officers have cordoned off the area, while the injured were transported to a local hospital center, reports Xinhua news agency.
French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters that several of the wounded were in critical condition and that he was heading to Strasbourg.
"Our security and rescue services are mobilised," Castaner added.
According to sources from local authorities, the suspected gunman identified as 29-year-old and known to police for criminal activity, has been cornered. Police had reportedly exchanged gunfire with the suspect during the chase.
The Prosecutor's Office said French counter terrorism prosecutor has opened investigation into the incident.
Bordering Germany, Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region in northeastern France.
On behalf of Canadians, I offer my condolences to the families of victims of the terrible attack near the Christmas market in Strasbourg. Our values and traditions cannot, and will not, ever be defeated by cowardly acts like this. Our deepest sympathies to everyone affected.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 12, 2018
#BREAKING | #French fire officials in #Strasbourg report one dead and now six injured following the shooting pic.twitter.com/E2g61fKd28
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Strasbourg Shooting:
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) December 11, 2018
- At least 3 dead, 11 injured, after shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France (Via @Le_progres)
- Shooter is at large
- The gunman has been identified and a man hunt is underway
- City center is on lockdownpic.twitter.com/1J3I4dQZ6U
#Strasbourg: The suspect in the Strasbourg shooting has reportedly been identified as 29-year-old Cherif C. - France 24
— I.E.N. (@BreakingIEN) December 11, 2018
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The latest on a shooting in Strasbourg, France which is being investigated as a terrorist attack. https://t.co/OQzRzYs3bw
— Circa (@Circa) December 12, 2018
Strasbourg eyewitness Pater Fritz describes his unsuccessful attempts to resuscitate a victim of the shooting https://t.co/D4QBOc57lp pic.twitter.com/hQ3B1ShGMT
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 11, 2018