There are unconfirmed reports on social media of a hostage situation taking place in Paris.
A church near the Étienne Marcel transit station is being referenced on Twitter as the place where significant police activity is taking place.
A police officer:
— Jean Pierre Duthion (@halona) September 17, 2016
"There is a crisis situation, we don't want to create panic situation." Étienne Marcel#Paris #France
Police operation ongoing in Étienne Marcel, squads are on standby.#Paris #France #Hostages
— Jean Pierre Duthion (@halona) September 17, 2016
At least one local journalist is reporting that the incident is likely a false alarm.
#Paris - l'intervention de #police à #SaintLeu probablement une fausse alerte
— Hugo Barbieux (@hugobarbieux) September 17, 2016
This is a developing news story, return for updates.
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