On Saturday, November 16th, a man barricaded himself in his father’s restaurant in Issy-les-Moulineaux around 1 pm. He held four people hostage who were later released in the afternoon before he was arrested. The hostage situation took place at the restaurant “L’Olivier” in Issy-les-Moulineaux on that Saturday. The four individuals who were held captive, all employees of the establishment, were freed after three hours and were unharmed, according to sources at BFMTV.
The suspect was arrested and placed in custody, as reported by the Nanterre prosecutor’s office. He will undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine his mental state. The prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation for arrest, kidnapping, and confinement, which has been assigned to the sub-directorate of the judicial police of Hauts-de-Seine.
The man, armed with a knife, had locked himself in his father’s restaurant around 1 pm, as stated by the Paris police prefecture, noting that there were no customers or members of the public present at that time. The suspect arrested is known to suffer from drug addiction.
The Brigade de Recherche et d’Intervention (BRI) had a negotiator involved in the operation due to the individual’s suicidal tendencies. According to information received, the suspect has a history of drug addiction. While he is familiar to law enforcement, he has no previous criminal record.
During the incident, numerous police vehicles and law enforcement officers, wearing helmets and armed, were dispatched to the scene. They blocked off traffic around Ernest Renan street to establish a secure perimeter in the neighborhood, located just a few meters from the Paris ring road.
The police officers’ composure, professionalism, and determination led to the successful arrest and release of the hostages without any incidents. The Paris police prefect, Laurent Nuñez, commended the officers and emergency responders for their swift and effective response in a message posted on X, thanking them for their efforts.
The authorities are continuing their investigation into the hostage situation to determine the motives behind the suspect’s actions and ensure the safety of the community. Residents in the area have expressed relief that the situation was resolved peacefully and without harm to the hostages. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenging situations that law enforcement officers face and the importance of their training and expertise in handling such crises.