Posted on 07/26/2016 2:22:09 AM PDT by djsunzi
Police have shot two men who took a priest and several others hostage at knifepoint at a church in north-western France.
The men cut the priest's throat before being "neutralised," police said.
Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut.
The mens motives are still unknown. Elite police units rushed to the church in the Normandy town of Saint-Etienne-du Rouvray after the men seized a number of people including a priest and two nuns.
It remains unclear whether the hostage takers were killed in the police action.
A police source told AFP that one of the hostages has been killed.
Up to six people were being held by the assailants in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, according to police sources.
A priest is understood to be among the hostages, as well as two nuns and a worshipper.
Their motives are unknown and police have arrived at the scene, according to news website Normandie Actu.
The interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, is travelling to the church.
The hostages included the priest, two nuns and two worshippers.
Police have sealed off the church, while ambulances are on the scene.
More to follow.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Atheist or Muslim?
I don’t want to jump to any conclusions, but...I wonder, what could be this demonic?
“Police have shot two men who took a priest and several others hostage at knifepoint at a church in north-western France.”
“The men cut the priest’s throat before being “neutralised,” police said.”
“The men’s motives are unknown.”
Well, duh!
The men are Muslims on jihad, and this is an example of Islamic terrorism.
You answered your own question.
The demons name is Mohammed.
The Amish have moved to France?
They would say this, even if they knew exactly what their motives were.
No names released. Interesting..... If they are going to start attacking religious services, that’s upping the game.
Curchplace Violins. Religous Cleansing.
Is there a DIFFERENCE?
for $1000, Alex.
PING!
Just keep repeating “Diversity is Strength”
10:43AM: Paris terrorism chief to head investigation
Paris’ anti-terror prosecutor is to head the investigation into the church, police say.
10:35AM: Attackers ‘dead’
David Chazan in Paris reports:
The two hostage takers shot by police are reportedly dead. Police source says at least one hostage has been killed.
10:31AM: Police source: They got in through back of church
Police sources tell Le Figaro: “Two individuals armed with knifes went in through the back of the church and took five people hostage.”
10:27AM: ‘Motive unclear’
Police in France say they shot both hostage takers but did not confirm whether they were dead.
They said the motive was unclear.
France is already on high alert for so-called “lone wolf” terror attacks after a man ploughed his truck into a crowd of Bastille Day revellers in Nice on July 14, killing 84.
10:25AM: Interior Minister en route to Rouen
Interior Minister Bernard Cazenevue is travelling to Saint-Etienne-du Rouvray after two men with knives took a priest hostage and slit his throat before being shot by police.
Yes it is "upping the game"...an away game in infidel territory. Another soft target, another jihadi victory in the long war. It's a natural for the "religion of peace".
The demons name is Mohammed.
Condolences to family and friends of the murdered priest.
there are some amazing churches there. Have they said which one?
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionsNear-g207348-d3982617-Poivre_Rouge-Saint_Etienne_du_Rouvray_Eure_Haute_Normandie_Normandy.html
Reuters reporting that French president Hollande is heading to the scene.
Air conditioning again
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