Three policemen shot dead in France, fourth policeman seriously injured

Paris, Ta. 23 December 2020, Wednesday

Three policemen were killed and a fourth was seriously injured in an indiscriminate firing in the Pue-de-Dome area of ​​central France on Wednesday.

Police arrived at the scene after local police received a complaint of domestic violence, according to news agency AFP. The 48-year-old man started firing indiscriminately while police were trying to rescue the woman. Three policemen were killed on the spot while a fourth was seriously injured.

The injured policeman has been admitted to hospital where his condition is critical. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. According to local media, the woman hid on the roof and a fire broke out inside the house. The 48-year-old man started firing when police entered the home to rescue the woman.

The injured policeman has been admitted to hospital where his condition is critical. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. According to local media, the woman hid on the roof and a fire broke out inside the house. The 48-year-old man started firing when police entered the home to rescue the woman.