Manhunt in France for Armed Gang That Killed Prison Officers

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A massive manhunt is underway in France for an armed gang that killed two prison officers and injured three others to free an inmate they were escorting. The escaped convict, Mohamed Amra, and the assailants are being pursued by hundreds of officers.

Key Points

  • Two prison officers killed, three others injured in the attack
  • Convict Mohamed Amra being pursued after escaping
  • 450 officers deployed in the region to search for assailants
  • Convict had a long criminal record with multiple convictions

Pros

  • Unprecedented efforts deployed in the manhunt
  • Hundreds of officers mobilized in the search for the assailants
  • Prison workers holding moments of silence to commemorate the officers
  • Significant progress reported in the search

Cons

  • Violent attack resulting in loss of life
  • Convict with a long criminal record involved in the incident