Shooting in Strasbourg (FRA): RC Strasbourg Alsace "shocked, bruised" and "mourns the victims"

"The horror has arrived, with murder once more, without warning... Like all the people of Strasbourg, like all Alsatians, like all the French, and well beyond that, RC Strasbourg Alsace is shocked and bruised. The club affirms here its deepest support to families, loved ones, to all those who, near and far, have been touched by this tragedy," stated the Strasbourg (FRA) club on 12/12/2018.

A man opened fire on Tuesday evening 11/12/2018, shortly before 20:00 CET, near the Christmas Market in Strasbourg. Two dead, one brain dead and 13 wounded, including several seriously, according to information presented by the city prosecutor on Wednesday 12/12/2018 at midday.

"The city of Strasbourg has been the scene of a tragic event, striking the heart of the thousands of Alsatians, tourists, and visitors from all over the world gathered in the spirit of Christmas in the shadow of our cathedral," added RC Strasbourg Alsace.

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