French media reports that at least 120 people have been killed in what appears to be a coordinated attack.
Following a hostage situation in which hundreds of people were held captive at the music hall, according to local media. One woman who escaped the theatre reported seeing one of the hostages being shot dead in front of her.
One of the shootings occurred in a Cambodian restaurant located in the capital's tenth arrondissement.
According to witnesses, shots rang out at Le Petit Cambodge, 18 rue Alibert, in the R?publique neighborhood.
British Prime Minister David Cameron reacted to the news on Twitter writing: "I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn condemned the attacks saying: "My thoughts are with the people of Paris tonight. We stand in solidarity with the French. Such acts are heinous and immoral."
As the death toll continues to rise and the attackers remain at large, President Hollande has ordered an emergency meeting with the prime minister and interior minister to address the latest Paris attacks, which come ten months after the attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo.
Police are warning Paris residents to remain in their homes as the situation unfolds.
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