Lyon / France (RNC Agency) 04.05.1997

One man was killed and two others wounded when hooded gunmen opened fire in a hall where Roma were holding a party to celebrate a baptism, police saidon Sunday. Between 30 and 40 people were present when the four gunmen broke into the hall at about 1.00 a.m . (2300 GMT) and started shooting. Most of those present had fled when police arrived on the scene. Investigators said later they were following several leads.