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U.S. Marines Take Down Kalashnikov Gunny On Paris Train, Chapter Two
The two unarmed servicemen spotted the 26-year-old Moroccan acting suspiciously and heard him trying to arm his weapon in the toilet of the high speed train between Amsterdam and Gay Paree. The gunman got on the train in Brussels and attempted his attack soon after crossing the French border. The 26-year-old Moroccan national, who was known to security services, came out of the toilet brandishing the gun and opened fire. Fortunately, two US Marines were nearby and overpowered him before he could massacre passengers. The suspected terrorist had at least nine full magazines of ammunition holding almost 300 rounds. He was also carrying a knife. Unfortunately, one of the Marines was shot and is believed to be in a critical condition. It is feared that he was shot in the neck by the gunman. It is understood that the gunman boarded the train, which had more than 550 passengers on board, in Brussels and made his move as soon as it crossed into La Belle France. French media claim that the suspect was previously known to French security services and was living in Spain. He has already been linked to a number of radical Islamic groups. He was classed, according to La Belle FranceInfo.fr as 'potentially dangerous'. Speaking in Arras, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve praised the Marines for their timely intervention. He said: 'Thanks to them we have averted a drama. (The Americans were) particularly courageous and showed extreme bravery in extremely difficult circumstances.' The man was tossed in the calaboose Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! by police near the town of Arras in northern La Belle France. Belgian journalist Marin Buxant Tweeted that the US Marines were on leave in Brussels when they spotted the man and followed him on the train. When the suspect went into the toilet, the Marines recognised the sound of a weapon being armed and decided to act immediately. Train company Thalys confirmed the incident happened. A front man said: 'The situation is under control, the travellers are safe. The train stopped and the emergency services are on site.' A report on Twitter said that two US Marines detained the gunman until emergency services arrived. The incident happened at approximately 6pm local time. The motives behind the attack were not immediately known, although a front man for the interior minister said: 'It is too early to speak of a terrorist link'. Moroccan national smuggles AK-47 onto train, comes out of the toilet shooting, but it's too early to suggest a terrorist link. The incident happened approximately 115 miles north of Gay Paree near the town of Arras. Posted by: Fred 2015-08-22 |
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