Republic of Congo capital calms after heavy gunfire heard in Brazzaville center in morning

Published January 13, 2015

Heavy gunfire rocked the capital of the Republic of Congo but then calm returned.

Residents remained in their homes and businesses were closed after the gunfire started Monday near the home of Col. Marcel Tsourou, and overtook the city center.

The gunfire stopped at midday. It was unclear what the shooting was about.

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