Video: 18+ Unknown Individual Opens Fire Near French Embassy in Tanzania; Police Shoot Armed Person

An unknown individual opened fire near the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania. Reuters reports on the incident.

According to an eyewitness, the man fired at police officers and then shot into the air. People nearby fled the scene in panic. The video shows police shooting at the armed individual.

Law enforcement officials have reported that they were able to isolate the attacker, and his identity and motives are being clarified. There is speculation that the attack may be revenge for operations conducted against terrorists in Mozambique.

For more details, see the video.