A man armed with a knife attacked passersby, killing one and seriously injuring two others on Thursday, 23 August, before being shot by police in Trappes, west of Paris, local media reported.
There was no immediate police confirmation of the attack on Thursday morning. Police tweeted that an operation was underway in Trappes, with a security perimeter in place.
BFM reported that the man first took shelter in a house after attacking people with a knife and then was shot by the police.
More details are awaited.
