Saturday, November 14, 2015

Paris attacks live updates: 120 dead, 8 extremists dead, some wore 'suicide vests'


People light candles in front of the French consulate in Montreal. Photo: AP


What we know so far

  • At least six sites were attacked in Paris beginning at 9:20 p.m. local time, officials have said.
  • There are conflicting reports about the number of dead. The Paris prosecutor reported that as many as 120 have died in total. One hundred  have been reported dead at Bataclan concert hall alone , and dozens of people were killed at two restaurants, according to officials.
  • Many dozens were injured throughout the city, according to officials.
  • Four attackers died at the theater, a U.S. law enforcement official said. The Paris prosecutor told reporters that eight extremists are dead in all, and seven of them died in suicide bombings. Police said they believe all of the attackers involved are dead.
  • Along with the dead at the concert hall, an unknown number of hostages were held during a siege. 
  • The Southern California band Eagles of Death Metal was playing inside the theater when the attack began. All of the band members are reported safe .
  • Two explosions were heard outside the Stade de France stadium north of Paris. The number of injured or killed there is unknown.
  • No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks.