Historical Events tagged with "nanterre"

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Crime & Law

Nanterre Town Council Shooting Incident

March 27th, 2002 22 years ago

In Nanterre, France, a gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire after a town council meeting. This attack resulted in the tragic deaths of eight councilors, and 19 additional individuals sustained injuries. The assailant's motives were not fully understood but left a mark of fear and uncertainty on the local community and the nation as a whole. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene as law enforcement responded swiftly to control the situation and provide assistance.

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