Three people are confirmed as killed and a dozen injured as police continue to hunt for the gunman in the city.
Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs and Saeima speaker Ināra Mūrniece all offered messages of support to the French people.
Strongest condemnation of #Strasbourg attack,
— Maris Kucinskis (@MarisKucinskis) December 12, 2018
our solidarity with the people of France and condolences to the victims families.
Izsaku dziļāko līdzjūtību Strasbūrā bojāgājušo cilvēku ģimenēm
un Francijas tautai, kā arī novēlu iespējami drīzu atveseļošanos cietušajiem.
Closely following events in #Strasbourg, I express Latvia’s full solidarity with France over this senseless and brutal attack against innocent people. My deep condolences to all affected, I wish speedy recovery to all the injured! ??????
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) December 11, 2018
My sincere condolences and thoughts to all those affected by the wicked shooting last night in #Strasbourg. We stand with France. ??
— Ināra Mūrniece (@IMurniece) December 12, 2018
Vidziļākā līdzjūtība visiem, kas cietuši nežēlīgajā apšaudē Strasbūrā un bojāgājušo tuviniekiem un draugiem. Domās esam kopā ar Franciju.
My condolences to the families and friends of victims of the shooting in #Strasbourg. I wish fast recovery to all injured.
— Valsts prezidents (@Rigas_pils) December 12, 2018
As news of the incident broke, the Foreign Ministry set up a hotline for Latvians in France in need of consular assistance, with details given by the Latvian embassy in Paris.
#Strasbūra: Ja nepieciešama konsulārā palīdzība, zvaniet uz Ārlietu ministrijas diennakts tālruni +37126337711 vai Latvijas vēstniecību Parīzē +33153645810
— Lettonie en France (@LVenFrance) December 11, 2018
