The police officer who repeatedly fired at a car suspected of having forced a check near Pont-Neuf in Paris, killing two occupants aged 25 and 31 on Sunday evening, was taken into custody on Monday afternoon, said the prosecution, confirming information from RTL.

The seriousness of the consequences of the shootings

“This measure, taken in particular because of the seriousness of the consequences of the shootings of the person concerned and in order to verify with precision the conditions of use of his weapon by this one, is still in progress”, specified the parquet floor.

The agent is in custody at the General Inspectorate of the National Police (IGPN) for "intentional violence resulting in death without intention to give it".

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