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Two dead, at least 9 injured in Strasbourg Chrsitmas fair shooting

The attacker fled, but his identity was already established

PARIS, December 12. /TASS/. Two people were killed and at least 9 injured when a gunman opened fire at a Christmas fair in the historic part of the French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday evening, French media and officials said.

Currently, the district is cordoned off by police.

Meanwhile, the France Info radio station said local hospitals are working according to a contingency plan, which is introduced in case of a terrorist attack.

According to the city police department, the shooter fled the scene. However, his identity has been established and a search for him is under way.

The Strasbourg Christmas Fair is among the most popular in Europe and is visited by about 2 million people annually.