A gunman has opened fire in the French city of Strasbourg, leaving at least two people dead and injuring as many as eight others.
The shooting occurred near the city’s world-famous Christmas markets on Tuesday evening local time.
BREAKING: France’s interior minister says 2 dead in Strasbourg shooting, up to 8 wounded with several in critical condition.
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 11, 2018
France’s interior minister, Christophe Castaner, told reporters that several of the wounded were in critical condition, per The Associated Press.
A police operation remains underway as the gunman remains at large.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.