France: Hostage situation ongoing in Paris June 12

Event

Police officers are responding to a hostage situation in the 10th arrondissement of Paris as of 16:58 (local time) on Tuesday, June 12. According to local reports, an armed man has taken at least one person hostage near Rue des Petites Écuries. Surrounding areas have been cordoned off by the authorities and nearby businesses have been placed on lockdown. Initial reports indicate that the incident is likely a domestic dispute and not terrorism. Details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in Paris are advised to avoid the area of the incident until the situation normalizes, obey all instructions issued by the local authorities, and report any suspicious activity or behavior.