Four dead in shooting in France, suspect claims fifth victim

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It was not immediately clear what the motive for the shooting was.
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Two security guards and two migrants were killed in a shooting in Loon-Plage, near the northern city of Dunkirk, French media reported, citing security sources.

A 22-year-old man surrendered to nearby authorities following the shooting. He said he was the attacker and also killed a fifth person in a nearby town earlier that day, according to French media.

Authorities also found three weapons in the man’s car, French media reported.

Representatives of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

It was not immediately clear what the motives for the shooting were.

Loon-Plage, located about 10 kilometers from the English Channel, was the site of a migrant camp.

– Reuters