Paris police shoot and injure a knife-wielding man who tried to attack officers at Arc de Triomphe

A man with a knife attempted to attack police during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. He targeted an officer at an event honoring unknown soldiers. The officer and another police member shot the attacker, who was hospitalized. No one else was injured.

The French counterterrorism prosecutor's office is investigating the incident.

A heavy police presence was noted at the monument, which was closed to the public. However, surrounding traffic remained open, and the nearby metro station was shut down for security reasons.