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Officials confirmed the man’s body was found immediately after police raided the building he was hauled-up in.

The man opened fire in the city of Bastia, Corsica, at about 4pm local time (3pm GMT) on Wednesday.

Terrified pedestrians fled for cover after the gunman started picking off people at random in the Montessori neighbourhood.

A motive for the attack is not known at this time, although initial reports ruled out terrorism.

(Image: FRANCE 3)

(Image: FRANCE 3) (Image: FRANCE 3)

France’s interior Minister Christophe Castaner said: “The fanatic committed suicide.”

The suspect, believed to be in his 60s, had previous convictions for armed offences, local prosecutor Caroline Tharot said.

Three women and a police officer are among the injured.

(Image: FRANCE 3)

Harrowing pictures emerged during the shooting as police prepared to raid the building the shooter was in.

During the shooting French cops said the gunman was locked inside a house with two hostages.

A spokesman for the city prefecture said: "A sniper began shooting in the street around 4.25 pm in Bastia before retreating into the building where he lives."