Five people have been killed in a series of shootings in northern France, including near a migrant camp, with a 22-year-old man surrendering to police, French media reports.
Four of the victims, two security guards and two migrants—were fatally shot near the Loon-Plage migrant camp, close to Dunkirk, according to unnamed security sources cited in French outlets.
The suspect later confessed to a separate earlier shooting in Wormhout, a nearby town, reports indicate.
Weapons were reportedly discovered in the suspect’s vehicle but his motive remains unclear.
Dunkirk Mayor Patrice Vergriete described the events as a “tragedy,” adding, “An individual coldly murdered several people.”
Xavier Bertrand, president of the regional council, confirmed the death toll on social media, calling it a “tragic event.”
The attacks have drawn significant police and emergency response near the Loon-Plage camp, though details about whether the shootings occurred inside the settlement remain uncertain.
Loon-Plage, near Calais and the Strait of Dover, is home to several temporary migrant settlements often used by individuals attempting to cross the Channel to the UK via small boats.
Five dead after shootings in Northern France
