Four days later , two other soldiers were shot dead and another injured by a black-clad man wearing a motorcycle helmet in a shopping center in the city of Montauban , about 50 kilometers ( 30 miles ) from Toulouse . Siege has lasted more than 24 hours . Police continue to work with the suspect , who has been holed up for hours . President Obama offers support to the victims ' families , Obama 's office says . Police believe Merah killed seven people , including a rabbi and Jewish woman .
Siege has lasted more than 24 hours . Police continue to work with the suspect , who has been holed up for hours . President Obama offers support to the victims ' families , Obama 's office says . Police believe Merah killed seven people , including a rabbi and Jewish woman .