Police shoot man attacking officers near Arc de Triomphe

A man armed with a knife was shot by police after attempting to attack an officer during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on February 13, 2026. The incident occurred while officers were securing the event to relight the eternal flame honoring unknown soldiers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among bystanders or police. The French counterterrorism prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the attack.

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