On November 13, 2015, the city of Paris was attacked by what has now been provide to be a terrorist group. With the death toll rising and hundreds injured, we mourn with France.

According to the New York Times' live coverage , there were four main attacks and shootings on the streets. The first attack occurred at Bataclan Concert Hall where their were hostages being held. As a police raid was conducted, 80 people were killed. The second attack took place in a nearby restaurant. Gunmen opened fire, killing 18 people. The third attack was another shootout at a restaurant not far from the first attack. Gunmen, again, opened fire resulting in the death of 14 people and injuring many more. The fourth attack was located outside the Stade de France where two explosions were heard during a soccer match. Six other people were killed on the streets.

Under a state of emergency, national borders closed, Parisian streets are being patrolled by military troops, and citizens mourn together searching for peace. President François Hollande declared three days of mourning.

The terrorist organization ISIS is not a new concept to the world. We have known for years that this extremist group was existent and we have watched over time as their power has grown. As of Saturday, the Islamic State has taken responsibility for the attacks with France reporting three teams of ISIS coordinators acting in unison. Though there is no independent evidence that the attacks were plotted by ISIS, President Hollande has announced it to be true with no confirmation or dispute from US officials.

The Islamic State has also taken credit for the bombing in Beruit, Lebabon on Thursday, and the explosion of a Russian charter jet flying over Egypt earlier this month.

Investigations have led to a number of arrests in Brussels in connection with the attacks. The assailants themselves were killed during the attacks. Among one, a Syrian passport was found with details that the person migrated through Greece. In Germany, an investigation is being held on arrest made last week of a man who held weapons in his car and a GPS set for Paris.

Many world leaders have sent France their condolences and pledged their support against terrorism. Currently, the US will continue airstrikes in support of Syrian rebels and the Kurdish fighters. In the United States alone their will be stricter border controls, intense surveillance and increased outreach, as well as coordination with European intelligence.