Panic in Paris after multiple explosions and gunmen reported in the French capital

by Jen Hayden

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Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at 1:34:39pm PST

Information is still coming in, but explosions and gunmen have been reported in Paris:

BREAKING: witnesses describe panic in central #paris as it appears gunmen are on a shooting spree in various areas of the French capital.
— Tom Burges Watson (@Tburgeswatson) November 13, 2015

Double attack in #Paris. Gunman shooting in restaurant and explosions near Stade de France. Several people dead #France
— Tore Hamming (@ToreRHamming) November 13, 2015

[Tr] "6 bodies laying at 90 Charonne Street. People throwing sheets from windows to cover them. Total horror." https://t.co/z6BnvXB7Dp
— Taniel (@Taniel) November 13, 2015

French channels reporting masked men started shooting in all directions around a group of restaurants with outdoor terraces central #Paris
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015

French President evacuated out of football stadium where was watching friendly match after explosion went off close by #paris
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015

News outlets are now confirming 18 people have been killed near a restaurant in eastern Paris:

#BREAKING Multiple attacks in Paris, at least 18 dead, police say
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 13, 2015

Police are now saying there is a hostage situation:

#BREAKING Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 13, 2015

Friday, Nov 13, 2015 · 10:37:26 PM +00:00 · Laura Clawson

Reports are still uncertain, but here's the latest.

Friday, Nov 13, 2015 · 10:52:47 PM +00:00 · Jen Hayden

Video has emerged that was taken just after one of the explosions outside a restaurant:

Vidéo de l'explosion au #StadedeFrance (@maybachmsc) pic.twitter.com/...
— Breaking3zero (@Breaking3zero) November 13, 2015

Friday, Nov 13, 2015 · 10:55:45 PM +00:00 · Jen Hayden

Special forces arriving at Republique

Friday, Nov 13, 2015 · 10:56:36 PM +00:00 · Jen Hayden

200 soldiers sent to 10th and 11th arrondissement where #Parisattacks have been taking place
— katya adler (@BBCkatyaadler) November 13, 2015