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Three dead in shootout in Roma camp in France Four dead in shootout in Roma camp in France
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At least three people have been killed and four injured in a shootout at a Roma camp in north-eastern France, police say. Four people have been killed in a shootout at a Roma camp in north-eastern France, police say.
French media quoted Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve as saying a six-month-old baby was among those killed. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told reporters those killed "in cold blood" included a six-month-old baby, a man and a woman.
Reports say a policeman was also among those killed and that two policemen were injured. Reports said a police officer died from his wounds shortly after the incident. Another policeman were injured.
The violence took place in the town of Roye, about 110km (68 miles) north of Paris. The violence took place in the northern town of Roye, about 110km (68 miles) north of Paris.
It is not clear what started the incident. The local Courrier Picard newspaper reported that security forces had sealed off the area. It is unclear what provoked the incident.
Mr Cazeneuve said he was "saddened" by the shooting and thanked the police who had "courageously intervened to prevent an even more serious incident". Witnesses told the AFP news agency that a fight broke out in the camp and one of the men involved began shooting when police arrived at the scene.
The gunman was said to be in a serious condition after being shot by police.
The local Courrier Picard newspaper reported that security forces had sealed off the area.
President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls expressed shock over the incident.
"My thoughts are with the families, with the victims and the policeman killed in the service of France," Mr Valls tweeted (in French).
In a statement, Mr Hollande hailed the "courage and commitment" of the police officers who responded to the incident.