Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Man With Machete Shot Dead Near School in France
In France, a man with a machete was shot and killed by the police near a school.
The man was seen carrying the weapon and did not listen to police commands.
Officers first used a stun gun but then fired shots.
The event happened near a nursery school, and it appeared children were threatened.
The man died at the scene.
This occurred while many people were protesting government policies.
Authorities have been increasing security around schools due to previous attacks.
French police shot and killed a man wielding a machete.
The incident occurred near a school in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
Police used an electroshock weapon and then firearms.
The man reportedly refused to comply with police orders.
The event happened amid protests over government policies.
- Who
- A man carrying a machete and French police.
- What
- The police shot and killed a man.
- When
- Shortly before 5:00 pm on Thursday.
- Where
- Near a nursery school in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France.
- Why
- The man refused to comply with police orders and advanced towards officers.
- Incident Location
- La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
- Date of Incident
- Thursday
- Weapon Used
- Machete
- Police Response
- Electroshock weapon, then shots fired
- Victim Status
- Fatally wounded