ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Asia

Strasbourg shooting: Fifth victim succumbs to injuries

Strasbourg [France], Dec 17 (ANI): The fifth victim of the Christmas market shooting in Strasbourg passed away on Sunday (local time).

ANI Dec 17, 2018 05:08 IST googleads

Representative image

Strasbourg [France], Dec 17 (ANI): The fifth victim of the Christmas market shooting in Strasbourg passed away on Sunday (local time).
On December 11, chaos erupted in one of the busiest streets in the city after a shooter, Cherif Chekatt, opened fire at a Christmas market.
The other victims who have lost their lives in the unfortunate incident are Italian journalist Antonio Megalizzi, a Thai tourist, an Afghan native and a local.
The Paris Prosecutor's office announced that the fifth deceased victim was a Polish national, without divulging his identity or any other details, according to Sputnik.
More than 700 law enforcement officials participated in the manhunt to track down the shooter, who was neutralised in an operation on Thursday (local time). He had earlier escaped on December 11, after exchanging shots with police officials.
The market was reopened on December 14 with people visiting the site of the incident to light candles or lay flowers as a tribute to the victims.
The reason behind the shooting is yet to be ascertained. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

US

"FBI personnel assisting local authorities": Kash Patel

In a post on X, Patel said, "FBI personnel are providing assistance and working with local authorities responding to the shooting at Old Dominion University. We will update as able."

Read More
US

Brazil’s Silveira rules out fuel shortages, slams speculation

Brazil’s Silveira rules out fuel shortages, slams speculation

Speaking to journalists, Silveira said the country's fuel supply remains stable and the government is closely monitoring developments in the international oil market as well as domestic price movements.

Read More
Asia

Pakistan’s outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation

Pakistan’s outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation

Pakistan's fruit and vegetable supply remains dominated by traditional middlemen and the "mandi" system, with digital platforms handling only 2-3% of trade. Restrictive provincial laws and lack of infrastructure force farmers into dependency on commission agents, stalling modern technological transformation in the agricultural sector.

Read More
US

US taps 172m oil barrels as Trump vows to "finish the job"

US taps 172m oil barrels as Trump vows to

The US will release 172 million barrels of oil "beginning next week" to stabilse markets amid war with Iran. President Trump vowed to "finish the job" despite Tehran's threats to "destroy" the economy. While Trump suggests there is "practically nothing left to target," Israel claims it has "a broad bank of targets."

Read More
Asia

Japan hails IEA's decision to release 400mn barrels of oil

Japan hails IEA's decision to release 400mn barrels of oil

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Motegi Toshimitsu on Wednesday welcomed the decision made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to implement a collective release totaling 400 million barrels of oil by the member countries, a statement by Japan's Foreign Minister said.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.