French Police in Standoff with Suspected Gunman

The Takeaway

Police believe they have cornered the gunman in the shooting at a Jewish school earlier this week. Identified as 24-year-old Muhammed Merah, the suspect opened fire when the police tried to raid his home overnight, wounding two officers. The standoff ends one  of the largest manhunts in recent French history. Scott Sayere is a reporter for our partner the New York Times.

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