SNIPER’S RAMPAGE

Corsica gunman, 66, shoots dead one and hurts five in Bastia before ‘killing himself in row over a dog’

The lone shooter has been named in local reports as 66-year-old Joseph Orsoni

A GUNMAN opened fire on the streets of Corsica killing one and injuring five others in a bloody rampage before taking his own life, cops said.

The lone shooter, named in local reports as 66-year-old Joseph Orsoni, reportedly shot himself in the head after attempting to negotiate with police.

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The shooter has been named in local reports as 66-year-old Joseph OrsoniCredit: AFP or licensors
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The police officer is said to have been shot in the neck.

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The incident began in the Montesoro neighborhood at 4.35pm local time (15.45 GMT).

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Police attended the scene as well fire services from the Haute-Corse region.

The injured were taken to hospital to be treated.

Police and fire services were at the sceneCredit: France 3 Corse
One person has been killed and five others are seriously injuredCredit: France 3 Corse
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The shooter also took his own life
Police surrounded the gunman's home as he held two hostages
The man in his 60s locked himself in his home with two hostages
One person has been pronounced dead as a result of the shootingsCredit: Google
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