The French Kurds have been targeted in a shameful attack

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet on Twitter that French Kurds were targeted by a “shameful” attack, after the attack Gunman killed Today, three people in a Kurdish community center in central Paris.

On Friday, Macron added: “The Kurds of France have been targeted by a heinous attack in the heart of Paris. Our hearts go out to the victims and those fighting for their lives, their families and loved ones.”

Violent clashes have occurred between French police and protesters from Paris’ Kurdish community, who went out in a massive and angry demonstration on Friday, just hours after the attack.

Protesters also set fires in the 10th arrondissement in central Paris, blocked some streets with rubbish bins and threw stones at police officers, according to Al-Arabiya/Al-Hadath correspondent.

In turn, French police fired tear gas at the demonstration, which took place in the 10th arrondissement in the center of the French city.

Clashes with security

The clashes began when the crowd attempted to breach a police-imposed cordon around Interior Minister Gerald Darmanan, who went to the site of the attack to see the latest developments in the investigation and to speak with journalists.

Today, the shooting took place on Dangyin Street in the 10th district, which is a vital commercial area and is visited especially by members of the Kurdish community.

The Public Prosecutor had announced that an investigation had been opened into the crimes of manslaughter, premeditated murder and aggravated violence. The investigations are currently entrusted to the criminal squad of the Parisian Judicial Police.

According to the preliminary toll, three people were killed and three others injured, according to the Paris public prosecutor’s office.