Three people, including a teenager, were injured after a gunman opened fire outside a metro station in the city of Lille in northern France.

Three people, including a teenager, were injured after a gunman opened fire outside a metro station in the city of Lille in northern France.

Three people - including teen - injured in metro station shooting in France

Witnesses described how a gunman began shooting outside the station on Friday night before he fled the scene, according to Sky News.

The teen reportedly was shot in the leg while another person took a bullet to the neck.

Local news outlet La Voix du Nord has reported that a third person has been taken to hospital.

None of the injuries sustained are life-threatening.

Police are now hunting for the gunman who is still on the run.

The attacker's motive is also still unknown, but it is not believed to be terror-related.

Local media reported the shooting may have been gangland-related.

However, France remains on high alert with a state of emergency still in place following a series of terror attacks.

The most recent attack occurred at Orly Airport in Paris when a radicalised Muslim, who was on an official watch-list, shot a policewoman in the head at a road check before attacking a soldier.

The attacker, named as Ziyed B, was shot dead by troops.

More to follow

Online Editors</s>Three people have been injured in a shooting in the northern French city of Lille, police have said.

Witnesses saw an unidentified gunman opened fire near a metro station on Friday night before fleeing, according to two Lille police officials.

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said one of those shot is a minor, and none of the injuries is life-threatening.

The reason for the shooting is unclear. It comes as France is under a state of emergency after deadly extremist attacks.

Newspaper La Voix du Nord and radio France Bleu Nord reported that the Lille shooting may have been a settling of scores among local criminals.</s>Police say three people have been injured in a shooting in the northern French city of Lille. Witnesses told police that an unidentified assailant opened fire near a metro station last night before fleeing, according to two Lille police officials. The officials said one of those shot is a minor, and none of the injuries is life-threatening. The officials were not authorised to be publicly named.

The reason for the shooting is unclear. It comes as France is under a state of emergency after deadly extremist attacks. Newspaper La Voix du Nord and radio France Bleu Nord reported that the Lille shooting may have been a settling of scores among local criminals.

While firearms are less common in France than the US, gang-related shootings occur sporadically in poor French neighbourhoods.

For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App now</s>Emergency services at the scene of the shooting in Lille, France

Armed police have rushed to the scene, located near Porte d'Arras metro station in the south of the city.

The shots are believed to have fired at Jacques Febvrier square, a few metres from the metro station, according to reports.

Witnesses reported at least three injuries, including a boy, thought to be aged 14.

The 14-year-old boy is believed to have been shot in the leg and another is said to have received neck injuries, say local media.

Two of the wounded were found at the scene, while the third made their way to a nearby hospital.</s>Part of the city of Lille is currently on lock down, local media outlets reported. The incident began at the Porte d'Arras metro stop near the southern part of the city, the Daily Mail reports.

​Several people have been injured, including a 14 year-old boy. It is not clear whether any casualties have been suffered.

Local media report that residents say it could've been an armed dispute between local teens, but this has not been confirmed by police units. Other reports suggest the shooting could be a product of gang violence.

Armed police are on the scene.

According to a local journalist, three young people are injured but not in critical condition, adding that the violence stemmed from a confrontation between drug dealers in a relatively violent area.

The 14-year-old was shot in the leg, while one of the other injured individuals was injured in the neck. The third person who had been shot was rushed to the Saint Vincent de Paul hospital, La Voix du Nord reported.

According Teleport.org, "a gun death occurs once every 26 days, 22 hours, 29 minutes and 33 seconds," in Lille, France.</s>A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg, while a second victim was hit in the neck and was described as more seriously injured.

The gunman is said to be still on the run following the attack in a car park in the city of Lille.

A third wounded person was also taken to hospital following the shooting in the south of the city.

None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening, according to French news website La Voix Du Nord.

The motive for the attack has not been confirmed but there is speculation that it could be a "settling of accounts" by the gunman.

Media reports, citing police, said the shooting was not terror-related.

France is on high alert with a state of emergency still in place following a series of terror attacks in recent months and years.

Last weekend, a radicalised Muslim on a crime watchlist shot a policewoman in the head at a road check before attacking a soldier at Orly airport in Paris.

In the terminal the attacker, known as Ziyed B, assaulted a patrol of three counter-terrorism soldiers, and wrestled one of them to the floor, trying to take her gun.

The man was shot dead by patrol officers.</s>At least three people have been injured after a gunman opened fire in the French city of Lille.

Authorities have closed off roads near the city centre with armed police swarming to the centre of the city.

Reports in France have suggested that say there were several shots fired near the Porte d'Arras metro station at around 9.50pm local time.

It has been reported that at least three people were injured, including a 14-year-old. It is not clear whether an active shooter is still in the area.

It comes as Europe remains in a high state of alert following terror attacks in London, Paris and Antwerp over the last week.

Those injured received bullet wounds all over their bodies, claims French news site La Voix Du Nord.</s>The shooter or shooters may currently be at large. The incident occurred close to a train station in the city of Lille, near the Belgian border.

Part of the city of Lille is currently on lock down, local media outlets reported. The incident began at the Porte d’Arras metro stop near the southern part of the city, the Daily Mail reports.

Several people have been injured, including a 14 year-old boy. It is not clear whether any casualties have been suffered.</s>Paris: At least three people were injured after a gunman opened fire outside a metro station in the city of Lille in northern France, days after the attack in London. Armed police rushed to the scene and sealed off streets near the Porte d'Arras Metro station at around 9.45 p.m. on Friday night, the Mirror reported.

Start the conversation, or Read more at Mid-Day Mumbai.</s>PARIS– While Cannes recently announced the creation of a drama festival, on top of the Paris-set high-profile Series Mania festival (now in its eight year), the French government has decided to back the launch of a third international fest dedicated to series in Lille, a large city in Northern France.

The decision to host a new festival in Lille was taken by the committee specially appointed by the French government and overseen by Audrey Azoulay, the president of the CNC (National Film Board).

Lille won over Paris, the host city of Series Mania, a festival which has already gained international recognition and drew 40,000 spectators and 1,300 industry professionals in 2016. The upcoming edition of Series Mania will feature world premieres of anticipated shows such as Jim Carrey’s”I’m Dying Up Here,” Adam Price’s “Ride Upon the Storm” and Jimmy McGovern’s “Broken.”

Meanwhile, the mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, announced the launch of Cannes International Series Festival upon hearing that his city hadn’t been shortlisted by the committee in February. Lisnard subsequently enlisted two partners: Reed Midem, the organizer of Mipcom and MipTV, and Canal Plus. The first Cannes series fest edition will take place in 2018 and will run alongside MipTV.

Both Cannes International Series Festival and Series Mania will take place in April. The timing of Lille festival has been unveiled.

The new festival in Lille will be backed by France’s Socialist government via the CNC, the Hauts-de-France region, and the city of Lille, which is ran by Martine Aubry, a prominent figure of the Socialist party.
On Friday night a man begins to shoot in a Lille Metro station in Lille, France. Three people are injured, including being shot in the leg and neck. The gunman is not thought to be a terrorist, and is still on the run.