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Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect Near Arc de Triomphe

2/13/2026

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A man was shot by police near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on February 13, 2026 after allegedly trying to attack an officer with a knife.
The suspect, known to police and living in Seine-Saint-Denis, is in critical condition at a hospital.
The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office opened a preliminary investigation while nearby Metro stations were closed during the Rekindling of the Flame ceremony honoring the Unknown Soldier.

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A man was shot by police near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on February 13, 2026 after allegedly trying to attack an officer with a knife.
The suspect, known to police and living in Seine-Saint-Denis, is in critical condition at a hospital.
The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office opened a preliminary investigation while nearby Metro stations were closed during the Rekindling of the Flame ceremony honoring the Unknown Soldier.