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'Shootings' reported in central Paris [View all] PSPS Nov 2015 OP

I was just there yesterday DFW Nov 2015 #1

11th Arondissement is Bastille/New Opera. Divernan Nov 2015 #2

Multiple attacks in Paris, at least 18 dead, police say MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #3

7 dead and 7 injured darkangel218 Nov 2015 #4

French Police Report Shootout and Explosion in Paris bemildred Nov 2015 #5

Watching live on France 24 Go Vols Nov 2015 #6

Omg thats awful :( darkangel218 Nov 2015 #15

Oh, for fuck's sake... Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #7

I have a friend who lives in that district! emsimon33 Nov 2015 #8

I hope your friend is well! suffragette Nov 2015 #24

Thank you. I sent him a message but it is late evening in Paris. emsimon33 Nov 2015 #31

Good thoughts to you and him suffragette Nov 2015 #51

Thank you. He is safe and outside the restaurant. emsimon33 Nov 2015 #63

Phew, glad to hear that! RKP5637 Nov 2015 #87

Thank you. emsimon33 Nov 2015 #100

Glad to hear he is ok suffragette Nov 2015 #123

ABC just interrupted Jeopardy! with a special report on this. City Lights Nov 2015 #9

Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #10

oh my God. sufrommich Nov 2015 #12

France 24 reporting Stade de France cordoned off Ex Lurker Nov 2015 #11

And with good reason. christx30 Nov 2015 #115

I said from day one - what an easy way for terrorist types to get through. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #158

I agree. I was careful about my christx30 Nov 2015 #162

Live coverage: Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #13

Sky News: 11 fatalities. 4:52PM EDT Renew Deal Nov 2015 #23

Now it's 26+ Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #30

great link--thank you. n/t orleans Nov 2015 #98

Blue Tires, thanks for posting it. I'll be listening to for a long time tonight. Lot of information. freshwest Nov 2015 #178

This is a Mumbai style attack on Paris MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #14

Breaking news all over the place BumRushDaShow Nov 2015 #16

FYI - Stade de France (north of Paris) is the main Soccer stadium built for the 1998 World Cup brooklynite Nov 2015 #17

Four separate attacks, and one hostage situation going on still_one Nov 2015 #18

Le Figaro reporting three separate shootings... brooklynite Nov 2015 #19

CNN reporting 18 killed brooklynite Nov 2015 #20

RIP. Absolutely sickening. Europe is in trouble LittleBlue Nov 2015 #21

Has any group claimed responsibility for this yet? smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #58

Isis just sent a celebratory message in Arabic on Twitter LittleBlue Nov 2015 #64

Motherf***ers! smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #65

Agree!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2015 #112

Only way to do that lancer78 Nov 2015 #181

K&R mog75 Nov 2015 #186

Well, then I think they are in trouble. smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #121

They are the toadstools. Igel Nov 2015 #176

I'm sure the victim's families are with you, primarily concerned about the political effects of this MadDAsHell Nov 2015 #177

At least 18 people killed/French president moved to safety. Divernan Nov 2015 #22

Multiple attacks KeepItReal Nov 2015 #25

15 killed in attacks at Paris concert hall, three near Stade de France: police MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #26

Post removed Post removed Nov 2015 #27

piss off MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #28

I would highly doubt that this tragedy is a false flag darkangel218 Nov 2015 #32

Why would you make such an assumption when all the details haven't been obtained. One thing is still_one Nov 2015 #33

JFC! romanic Nov 2015 #29

France 24 just updated to at least 26 dead suffragette Nov 2015 #34

60 hostages held at Bataclan Concert Hall in Paris Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #35

BBC News StrayKat Nov 2015 #36

American metal band concert and a McDonalds attacked upaloopa Nov 2015 #39

I haven't heard that yet. StrayKat Nov 2015 #50

I am watching MSNBC upaloopa Nov 2015 #54

Ok, thanks for keeping us up-to-date. StrayKat Nov 2015 #56

MSNBC no reporting attacks did not happen at McDonald's. n/t StrayKat Nov 2015 #127

yes, American establishment attacks, but also European. There is a shootout going on with six to 8 still_one Nov 2015 #52

If this is Islamic terrorism, Rand Paul's campaign is dead... brooklynite Nov 2015 #37

Rand is out, really. Trump is talking about this already to boost his stance. freshwest Nov 2015 #179

Death toll is supposedly up to 30 Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #38

less than an hour later, 60 killed n/t orleans Nov 2015 #103

Retaliation for US killing Jihadi John? Divernan Nov 2015 #40

In Paris? brooklynite Nov 2015 #43

Agreed: too soon to have planned a coordinated operation like this. Lizzie Poppet Nov 2015 #84

Thought that too Blue_Adept Nov 2015 #44

I doubt it. Planning for this probably took weeks if not months. totodeinhere Nov 2015 #47

I don't know... This will have taken a lot of planning and coordination... Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #48

These things are planned well in advance Renew Deal Nov 2015 #55

I doubt it. This garbage was planned, they didn't know the asshole Jihadi John was killed. I hope still_one Nov 2015 #57

I didn't think about that, but highly likely. smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #59

U.S. ally; target of opportunity. Divernan Nov 2015 #72

IS is hardly a watchword for reasoned and evenhanded planning MisterP Nov 2015 #75

Not reasoned and evenhanded perhaps, GliderGuider Nov 2015 #77

"cells" are generally on a long leash and left to fend for themselves (hence heroin involvement) MisterP Nov 2015 #81

This seemed to be planned. romanic Nov 2015 #61

Attendees at the Stade de France following the bomb attack brooklynite Nov 2015 #41

French media now reporting 40 dead; 100 hostages brooklynite Nov 2015 #42

Death toll is now 40 Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #45

40? Holy shite! The number just keeps going up! smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #62

Just hear the president was evacuated from the stadium. romanic Nov 2015 #46

He waas taken to the 11eme arrondissement KamaAina Nov 2015 #155

100 hostages taken at #Paris theater. 30-40 suggested have been killed thus far Blue_Adept Nov 2015 #49

Video of Stade de France at time of explosion brooklynite Nov 2015 #53

Horrible. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #60

this won't increase willingness to take in immigrants from the middle east, geek tragedy Nov 2015 #66

This is horrible for the refugees. This was very delicate in jwirr Nov 2015 #133

Yes, it really is going to be. :( nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #135

American band playing at the theater is the "Eagles of Death Metal" Renew Deal Nov 2015 #67

This is awful. zappaman Nov 2015 #142

Never seen them, but they are a good band. Renew Deal Nov 2015 #145

BFM News through CNN: 60 dead 5:34PM Renew Deal Nov 2015 #68

CNN is reporting that witnesses heard the shooters saying "Allah Akbar" during their attack. still_one Nov 2015 #69

60 reported dead now on CNN edbermac Nov 2015 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author brooklynite Nov 2015 #88

There's reports of hostages being beheaded and executed in the theater puzzledeagle Nov 2015 #71

OMG Capt. Obvious Nov 2015 #73

I hope that is not true. sufrommich Nov 2015 #74

Dear god ......... polly7 Nov 2015 #79

Where are these reports? nt Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2015 #85

I've been listening to several sources, have heard nothing like this. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2015 #109

I keep looking but can't find anything of the sort. There is a post below about Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2015 #118

i found something on the telegraph orleans Nov 2015 #116

Thx. Nothing per the BBC yet. One can hope it's false. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2015 #119

i absolutely hope it IS false n/t orleans Nov 2015 #130

Oh god, I am sick to my stomach. smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #128

Saw it in the live news stream from Sky News UK puzzledeagle Nov 2015 #152

Nooooo! For god's sake. No! smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #126

K&R mog75 Nov 2015 #187

numbers are all over the place right now IcyPeas Nov 2015 #76

BBC is closer, CNN says at least 60 from BFMTV. This is frickn' ISIL in my opinion still_one Nov 2015 #83

Fog of war .... Trajan Nov 2015 #89

Another shooting reported in Paris, at Les Halles shopping mall MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #78

UK Guardian: Obama to speak within next few minutes. Divernan Nov 2015 #80

I hope the French know that people worldwide are feeling this PatrickforO Nov 2015 #82

Obama speaking now nitpicker Nov 2015 #86

obama from cnn orleans Nov 2015 #120

NBC reports live statement by President Hollande expected shortly (6 PM Eastern) brooklynite Nov 2015 #90

Speaking now. State of emergency, travel and other restrictions will be taking place, including still_one Nov 2015 #92

Paris city authorities call on residents to stay home after deadly attacks MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #91

France closes borders and nation declares state of emergency bettyellen Nov 2015 #93

Apparently passengers landing at CDG Airport being held on planes... brooklynite Nov 2015 #160

Hollande just closed France's borders LittleBlue Nov 2015 #94

It obviously is very much out of control which is why this is being done still_one Nov 2015 #96

oh mon dieu retrowire Nov 2015 #95

It doesn't feel normal here. darkangel218 Nov 2015 #101

dont worry. retrowire Nov 2015 #105

updated link title Paris attacks: Dozens dead and hostages held at Bataclan azurnoir Nov 2015 #97

They are also reporting that some hostages are communicating with cell phones that they want the still_one Nov 2015 #99

Our local news xloadiex Nov 2015 #102

Europe is toast Hugabear Nov 2015 #104

How about fuck ISIS still_one Nov 2015 #107

and thats exactly what isis wants... retrowire Nov 2015 #108

they send them to their martyrdom, they deserve nothing less, and I hope they suffer immense pain still_one Nov 2015 #114

K&R mog75 Nov 2015 #188

You know what? If the far right gets rid of this scum, I support them. smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #136

I hope you are speaking from a temporary state of mind. bigmonkey Nov 2015 #165

I don't know, maybe I am. I am just so angry right now. smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #167

How is a fringe lancer78 Nov 2015 #182

A far right takeover is a bigger threat to freedom Hugabear Nov 2015 #184

Cnn reporting 60 Dead. my gawd!! riversedge Nov 2015 #106

Reddit live thread has most up to date news Capt. Obvious Nov 2015 #110

Quick! Ask Ben Carson who's to blame! randome Nov 2015 #111

This is awful and sad TeddyR Nov 2015 #113

this has a bad feeling to it... restorefreedom Nov 2015 #117

ya think? still_one Nov 2015 #125

i meant it feels like 911. nt restorefreedom Nov 2015 #139

I understand still_one Nov 2015 #141

sigh. nt restorefreedom Nov 2015 #146

One of explosions near Paris stadium was suicide attack: several sources MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #122

Someone who escaped from the Bataclan concert venue hostage situation says Syria was mentioned muriel_volestrangler Nov 2015 #124

For God's sake - cilla4progress Nov 2015 #129

Not as easy to utilize as sci-fi portrays it, I would assume. randome Nov 2015 #131

They tried that in Moscow when Chechen terrorists took over a theater, and it was utter chaos still_one Nov 2015 #137

Such chemical agents exist... Chan790 Nov 2015 #138

Our tax money at work... cilla4progress Nov 2015 #175

That didn't work so well in Moscow. nt Codeine Nov 2015 #148

CNN showing video of initial gunfight at the concert venue now n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2015 #132

Gunfight? Was there armed security? Renew Deal Nov 2015 #140

Middle of Paris, so I suspect police response was extremely rapid. Lizzie Poppet Nov 2015 #143

I don't know. Chan790 Nov 2015 #144

When the police showed up ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2015 #149

Parisians use #portouverte to help people find shelter suffragette Nov 2015 #134

Reports TeddyR Nov 2015 #147

So TeddyR Nov 2015 #150

These terrorists are so stupid, they don't understand that this NEVER, EVER works! randome Nov 2015 #151

Police storm Paris concert hall where hostages held: security source MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #153

Here is hoping safety for the hostages, and sending the attackers straight to hell still_one Nov 2015 #154

Agence France-Press reporting SEVEN attack sites... brooklynite Nov 2015 #156

After Charlie Hebdo, I couldn’t fathom anything worse hitting Paris. Now exactly that is going on le riversedge Nov 2015 #159

cnn now saying 43 dead and police are storming Paris Concert Hall riversedge Nov 2015 #157

interview w/survivors of theatre attack -- shooting from balcony (no beheadings) magical thyme Nov 2015 #161

This is unacceptable TeddyR Nov 2015 #163

It is, and it will be. GliderGuider Nov 2015 #168

The situation at the concert hall is over. randome Nov 2015 #164

body count of 43 and still climbing bettyellen Nov 2015 #166

Sky News says TeddyR Nov 2015 #169

100 dead at theater alone. Unfathomable. bettyellen Nov 2015 #170

BBC reporting 100 dead at Bataclan Concert Hall IcyPeas Nov 2015 #171

unconfirmed, as many as 100 per reuters/guardian magical thyme Nov 2015 #173

How the hell do multiple armed gunmen get into a concert hall?? Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #180

Distractions. Speed. Audacity of attack. christx30 Nov 2015 #183

~160 killed Duppers Nov 2015 #172

My sympathies and condolences to the French people, Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #185

Truly, Art. Duppers Nov 2015 #189

Now reporting death toll at 140 brooklynite Nov 2015 #174