A serious incident occurred this Saturday evening, shortly after 7:30 p.m., near the Élysée Palace in Paris. According to information reported by the Sunday Newspaper et Europe 1two individuals fired fireworks mortars towards the presidential palace.
Rapid intervention by law enforcement
Law enforcement officers responded quickly to the scene. During this operation, a police officer was slightly injured in the hand while trying to neutralize a mortar that was still burning. This courageous action helped prevent further damage or injury. The injured official received first aid from his colleagues on site.
One individual arrested, another on the run
One of the two suspects was arrested on Avenue Marigny, but his accomplice managed to flee. The police have deployed a major security system in the Champs-Élysées area, which currently remains cordoned off. The search continues actively to find the second individual.
An act with still unknown motivations
The motivations of the perpetrators of this act remain unclear at this time. No precise information on their profile has been communicated. This incident raises serious concerns, given the symbolism of the targeted location and the context of regular tension in the capital.
Investigators are continuing their work to clarify the exact circumstances of this act and identify those responsible.
