Tragic Night in Loon-Plage: Shooting Claims Five Lives
Four individuals, including two security agents and two migrants, were fatally shot in Loon-Plage near Dunkirk. A 22-year-old confessed to the attack, claiming a fifth victim in another town. Three additional weapons were discovered in his vehicle as authorities probe the motives behind this incident.

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In a tragic incident late Saturday, French media reports confirmed the death of two security agents and two migrants in a shooting in Loon-Plage, close to Dunkirk. A suspect, aged 22, surrendered to authorities, confessing to the attack and stating he was also responsible for a fifth death in a neighboring town earlier the same day.
Local authorities uncovered three more weapons in the suspect's vehicle, heightening concerns over the incident's nature. Despite the gravity of the situation, both Interior and Justice Ministry representatives have yet to comment on the unfolding events. The shooter's motives remain uncertain, as investigations continue.
Loon-Plage, known for its migrant camp and proximity to the English Channel, has been thrust into the spotlight as officials strive to piece together the details surrounding the tragic events that unfolded on this otherwise unassuming location.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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