A tense showdown unfolded at Paris’s Montparnasse train station on Friday afternoon when police shot a knife-wielding man from Wallis & Futuna. The 44-year-old suspect was caught as he stepped off a TGV train from Rennes. Officers from the Île-de-France transport network brigade (BRF) intervened around 2:30pm after the man showed aggressive behaviour.
Suspect Shot in Legs, Then Self-Harms
The suspect, known to authorities for domestic violence, was shot in the legs by officers to stop him. Moments later, he stabbed himself in the throat. The dramatic incident ended quickly but left a chilling motive behind it.
Threats to Family Sparked Police Action
According to reports, the man had threatened to kill his wife and children. He was allegedly planning to carry out these threats in Paris. His arrest was meant to prevent a potential family tragedy.
- Incident happened Friday around 2:30pm
- Suspect from Wallis & Futuna
- Known for domestic violence offenses
- Shot in legs by police, then self-inflicted throat wound
The suspect remains in serious condition as investigations continue.
