Attack “of a Terrorist Nature” Rattles Paris Amid Election Fervor

Thursday’s deadly attack on Paris police jolted the first round of France’s upcoming Presidential election, with several of the leading candidates canceling campaign events and issuing last-minute statements regarding terrorism and national security.

The attack, which occurred on the Champs Elysees around 9pm local time, left one police officer dead and two others wounded. French police killed the gunman shortly after the attack during an exchange of fire. Though the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, local authorities have yet to confirm a connection between the suspected shooter and the terrorist group.

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