BREAKING: French soldier opens fire on apparent attacker at Louvre museum

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The area around the Louvre Museum in Paris was blocked off Friday after a soldier shot a man wielding a knife, according to local media reports. 'Le Monde' reported that the incident happened at the Carrousel du Louvre, an underground shopping center near the entrance to the world-famous museum. Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the attack was "obviously terrorist," the news outlet France 3 Paris reported. France is on high alert after a series of recent terror attacks. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108