Man killed after attempting to seize weapon at airport

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French policemen and firefighters secure the area at Paris Orly Airport following the shooting of a man by French security forces.
(Photo: Christophe Simon, AFP/Getty Images)A man was shot to death after attempting to seize a weapon from a soldier guarding a Paris Orly Airport on Saturday, prompting a partial evacuation at a terminal, French police said.
The incident comes a month after French soldiers opened fire on a man wielding a machete who shouted "Allahu Akbar! Orly is Paris? second-biggest airport behind Charles de Gaulle, serving domestic and international flights, notably to destinations in Europe and Africa.
"Please respect the safety perimeter and avoid the airport area," the national police tweeted on Saturday morning, warning visitors to stay away from the area since the police operation was still ongoing.