French police fatally shoot armed man attempting to set fire to Rouen synagogue

According to reports, a man attempted to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen, France. Police responded to the scene after smoke was spotted near the synagogues and found the individual armed with a knife and an iron bar. The police officer intervened and shot the man dead. The incident occurred at 6:45 am, and the fire had been brought under control by the time authorities arrived. The Interior Minister of France tweeted his support for the police who responded to the situation, stating that the attacker was "clearly intent on setting fire" and praising the officers' actions.