Man shot dead after trying to steal weapon from soldier at Paris Orly Airport (PHOTOS, VIDEO

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France 24 are reporting that the man was a 39-year-old French citizen, 1.8 meters tall (5’ 11”) and of average build. He was wearing dark grey pants and a white top.

The man’s name has not been released, but Le Roux said he is also suspected of shooting and injuring a police officer in another part of Paris earlier on Saturday morning.

The suspect had been pulled over for an identification check when he opened fire on police, the minister said, as cited by Reuters.

Le Roux also said the man is suspected of stealing a woman’s car at gunpoint after shooting the officer.