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A tense situation unfolded in Issy-les-Moulineaux on Saturday, November 16, as a man barricaded himself inside his father’s restaurant, “L’Olivier,” holding at least three hostages. The incident began around 1 PM, confirmed by fire services and BFMTV.
According to the Paris police, the suspect is armed with a knife and struggling with substance abuse. He has confined himself in the restaurant, holding several staff members, while the establishment had no patrons at the time of the crisis. Authorities say he has expressed suicidal intentions, prompting a mediator’s involvement. This individual is known to law enforcement.
Intervention en cours, laissez les forces de sécurité et de secours travailller. https://t.co/oKpj5KwFfk
— Préfecture de Police (@prefpolice) November 16, 2024
A significant police presence surrounds the restaurant, located near the Paris ring road. Numerous police vehicles and armed officers have established a security perimeter around the area, closing Rue Ernest Renan to traffic. The elite intervention unit, BRI, is also on site, as confirmed by witnesses.
This situation has left the community worried for the safety of those involved, while law enforcement displays courage in their efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully. Updates on the situation will follow as more information becomes available.
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