Photog shot at French newspaper office

PARIS (AP) — French police are hunting for a gunman suspected in a shooting today at a Paris newspaper office that gravely wounded a photographer, as well as three other attacks around the nation's capital.

The motive for the attacks, which prompted heightened security at media offices and the busy Champs-Elysees shopping avenue, is unclear.

Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins said authorities believe a lone gunman was involved in the shooting at the prominent daily newspaper Liberation, a similar incident at news network BFM-TV, a shooting at French bank Societe Generale, and a brief hostage-taking.

Authorities released video footage of the suspect. Molins said he was wielding a pump-action rifle and wearing a black vest, green shoes with white soles, and a cap. Molins said the suspect's image will be distributed publicly to help with the manhunt.

The day began with a gunman entering the lobby of Liberation around 10 a.m. and opening fire. A 27-year-old photographer's assistant was in intensive care after being shot near the heart and in the arm, Molins told a news conference.