Shopping centre shooting fears at Westfield Paris as terrified shoppers rush for exits after ‘gunshots heard’

SHOTS have been fired at a major shopping centre in Paris, according to reports. Cops raced to the scene on Saturday afternoon after gunshots reportedly rang out at Westfield Les 4 Temps in La Défense, in the western suburbs of the French capital. TwitterFootage showed terrified shoppers fleeing for the exits[/caption] Footage showed terrified shoppers fleeing for the exits, and swarms of people running down the streets outside the mall. Video also showed workers desperately shuttering shops as shoppers said they are hiding in stores. Trams and buses are said to be no longer stopping at the shopping centre. Police said officers are “on site and securing the scene”. “Avoid the area,” they added. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.