The Latest on a knife attack in Paris (all times local):

French authorities say a knife-wielding assailant killed one person and injured four in the center of Paris before being killed by police. Paris police tweeted that the attack occurred Saturday evening in the 2nd arrondissement or district of the French capital. Paris Police tweeted: "An attack on five people in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris by an individual armed with a knife: One victim has died, two are seriously wounded and two are injured slightly. Interior minister Gerard Collomb said the alleged attacker was “neutralised” by police and praised officers for their actions

The identity of the attacker and the reason for it are unclear. U.S. citizens in the France are strongly encouraged to directly contact concerned family members in the United States to advise them of your safety.‎"

The still unidentified suspect carried out the stabbing attack Saturday evening in the 2nd Arrondissement of Paris, north of the Seine River, which ultimately led to two casualties, including the attacker.
One person is killed and four wounded in a knife attack in Paris, France. The attacker is killed by police.