Paris shooting kills one, IS claims attack
The attack has been claimed by the Islamic State.
Police said that the suspect has been killed.
The attack comes a few days ahead of Sunday's presidential election in France.
Meanwhile, the Islamic State through its mouthpiece Amaq news agency has identified the attacker as Abu-Yusuf al-Baljiki.
Following the attack, the whole of Champs-Elysees was evacuated and the area was cordoned off.
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