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CNN: Paris attacks – What we know so far

The French capital is in a state of shock after a series of terror attacks across the city late Friday.
 
What happened?
 
— Coordinated attacks took place in six locations throughout Paris, including a theater, the Stade de France, and at least two restaurants.
 
— At least 153 people have been killed, according to French officials. Paris' Deputy Mayor Patrick Klugman: Death toll is going to rise significantly.
 
— Eight terrorists are dead, seven of them by carrying out suicide bombings.
 
— We do not know if other attackers are at large. Police are searching for any possible attackers/accomplices.
 
— No one has taken responsibility.
 
— President Francois Hollande was at Stade de France where France was hosting Germany in a soccer friendly. Hollande was safely evacuated and has vowed a ruthless response to the attacks.
 
Where were the attacks?
 
 
Bataclan concert hall
 
— At least 112 were killed here, according to the French interior ministry.
 
— Police stormed the theater in a rescue operation. Four attackers were killed, three were wearing explosive belts.
 
— A US band, "Eagles of Death Metal," a pop alternative group from Palm Desert, California, had been scheduled to play.
 
— Witness told Radio France the attackers entered firing pump rifles and shouting "Allahu akbar."
 
Stade de France
 
— Four people were killed outside the sports stadium in Saint-Denis, a suburb to the north of Paris.
 
— France was playing Germany in a soccer match at the time.
 
— An eyewitness, Gabriel Haddad, told CNN two explosions could be heard in the background during the game.
 
— One of the explosions appeared to be a suicide bombing, a Western intelligence source receiving direct intelligence from the scene told CNN's Deborah Feyerick.
 
— A dismembered body, consistent with the aftermath of an explosion from that type of device, was found at the scene, the source said.
 
— French President Francois Hollande was at the stadium, but was safely evacuated.
 
Other locations
 
— At least 14 people were killed at the site of the restaurant located on Rue Bichat, in the 10th district of Paris.
 
— At least 19 people were killed outside a bar called La Belle Equipe on Rue de Charonne in the 11th district of Paris.
 
— Four people died on Avenue de la Republique, in the 10th district of the French capital.
 
The scene in Paris
 
— President Hollande said Friday that a state of emergency was being put in place in the Paris area following the attacks.
 
— French authorities say they have tightened border controls to prevent any potential attackers from entering French territory and to capture any suspects involved in attacks.
 
Elsewhere
 
— US President Barack Obama: "We've seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians."
 
— US Government official: At this hour no credible or specific threat to the US homeland.
 
— US intelligence agencies are looking at all signals intelligence, including communications intercepts, looking for any indication if there may have been advanced planning or coordination, according to a US intelligence official.
 
— Russian leader Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President Hollande and all the people of France.

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