Manhunt Underway For Terror Suspect Who Opened Fire At A Christmas Market In France

Authorities in France are still searching for the terror suspect who opened fire at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, killing two (although some reports say three) and injuring a dozen more. One of those injured is brain dead.

The suspect was known to police and on a watch list.

Additionally, it’s been revealed that he shouted “Allahu Akbar” as he unleashed his attack.

#strasbourg gunman Cherif Chekatt, 29 yelled Allahu Akbar' as he opened fire.

He is being hidden & sheltered by an entire community who support his actions.

Many will know where he is. They simply aren’t telling. pic.twitter.com/uCzYhts7kA

— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) December 12, 2018

#Strasbourg shooting: Paris Public Prosecutor Rémy Heitz says eyewitnesses heard suspect cry out "Allahu Akbar" pic.twitter.com/O92DTTLm21

— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) December 12, 2018

“Strasbourg shooting: First image of 'Christmas market gunman'

29-year-old who shot and killed three people and injured 13 others at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, northeastern France cried 'Allahu Akbar' as he opened fire”

via ⁦@DailyMail⁩ https://t.co/xHTO8EfgBi

— Amrita Bhinder (@amritabhinder) December 12, 2018

Cherif Chekatt, 29, is still on the run after the attack on Tuesday evening, which also injured 12 people – six of them seriously.

The killer also attacked people with a knife and escaped in a taxi after being shot in the arm during a gunfight with police.

There are concerns he may have fled to Germany and vehicles are being checked at the border.

Chekatt has 27 convictions in France, Germany and Switzerland, said prosecutor Remy Heitz. They include several serious cases of robbery.

He was also one of 25,000 people on the “S file” security risk – reserved for people suspected of extremism.

Yet he was able to roam free? Why?

President Trump has weighed in.

Another very bad terror attack in France. We are going to strengthen our borders even more. Chuck and Nancy must give us the votes to get additional Border Security!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2018

We’ll update you as more information becomes available.

h/t Sky News