Eagles of Death Metal performing at Le Bataclan tonight, via Instagram
A wave of violence has broken out in Paris tonight, with multiple shootings leaving several people dead, according to The New York Times. According to the AFP, hostages have been taken at Le Bataclan, a club in the 11th arrondissement. Eagles of Death Metal performed at Le Bataclan tonight; it's unclear when the hostages were taken relative to the band's performance.
Update 11/13 6:15 p.m.: The Washington Post has spoken with the mother of Eagles of Death Metal drummer Julian Dorio, who says that her son, and the rest of the band members, are safe. The Post reports, "She said she spoke to her son’s wife, who said that the band members had managed to flee the concert hall when the attack began. The fate of several crew members remains unknown, she said."
Update 11/13 6:30 p.m.: Europe 1 journalist Julien Pierce was in the venue during the attack, the BBC reports. "Several armed men came into the concert," he told the BBC. "Two or three men, not wearing masks, came in with what looked like Kalashnikovs and fired blindly on the crowd. It lasted between 10 and 15 minutes. It was extremely violent and there was panic. The attackers had enough time to reload at least three times. They were very young."
Update 11/13 6:37 p.m.: The AFP reports that police have "stormed" Le Bataclan.
Update: 11/13 6:48 p.m.: Eagles of Death Metal posted on Facebook, "We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation."
Update 7:03 p.m.: According to the Associated Press, the police raid on Le Bataclan has finished, and "at least 2 attackers" have been killed. The New York Times reports that the hostage situation has ended.
Update 11/13: 7:17 p.m.: The AFP reports that "around 100 people" have died at Le Bataclan.
from Latest News - Pitchfork http://ift.tt/1lnJWY2
No comments:
Post a Comment