Muslim worshippers were leaving the mosque around 10:30 p.m. when the men reportedly opened fire.
Eight people were injured after two gunmen reportedly opened fire near a mosque in Avignon, France, on Sunday, local media are reporting.
Muslim worshippers were leaving the Arrahma mosque and gathering in the street around 10:30 p.m. local time when the men, one of whom had exited a car, began opening fire, according to regional French newspaper La Provence.
The men carried a rifle and a handgun, according to the newspaper.
Four people were injured at the scene, and four others in a nearby apartment were wounded from flying shrapnel. One of the victims included a 7-year-old girl, La Provence reported.
The attackers are still at large, the newspaper said. Investigators reportedly suspect the incident was sparked by a personal dispute and do not suspect it was related to terrorism.
Avignon is located in southeastern France about 65 miles northwest of Marseille.
This story is developing.
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