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Larossi Abballa

Larossi Abballa

Larossi Abballa was a 25 year old who pledged to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) before his death on June 13, 2016 [3]. Larossi lived in Magnanville, France which is a suburb of Paris, France [5].

Death

On June 13, 2016 Abballa stabbed French Police Commander Jean-Baptiste Salvaing outside Salvaing's home in Magnanville, France. At about 8:30 p.m. Abballa arrived at the Salvaing's property and stabbed Salvaing to death. [3]Abballa broadcast the killing on Facebook's "Facebook Live" feature. [2]

Abballa then took Salvaing's wife hostage inside their home.

Abballa stabbed Salvaing's wife and was later shot dead by French police as they raided the home.

[3]

Abballa repeatedly yelled, "Allahu akbar" as he killed the Salvaings and as he was shot by police.

[3]

The only survivor of the attack was the couple's three year old child who was "extremely shocked but otherwise unharmed," according to a spokesman for the Paris Interior Ministry.

[5]

Criminal History

In 2013, Abballa was convicted along with 7 other people for Criminal Association in order to prepare for terrorist acts [3].

Abballa was sentenced to three years in prison but only spent a few months in prison [5].

References

[1]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPolice at the scene.
Jun 14, 2016, 6:56 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comAmbulance arrive to the scene.
Jun 14, 2016, 6:57 AM
[3]
Citation Linkbigstory.ap.orgLarossi broadcast the killing on FacebookLive.
Jun 14, 2016, 2:05 PM
[4]
Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukArticle about the incident.
Jun 14, 2016, 6:55 AM
[5]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJean-Baptiste Salvaing's home
Jun 14, 2016, 6:56 AM
[6]
Citation Linkmirror.co.ukThe Mirrorarticle about the attack
Jun 14, 2016, 7:27 AM