A police officer suffered facial injuries after being struck by a mortar shell on Thursday, October 8, during a mobilization involving high school students in Reims, France. The incident took place near the Franklin Roosevelt multi-academy high school, where the officer had been deployed as part of the security presence. It remains unclear whether the mortar shell directly hit the officer or if the injury was caused by a ricochet. The officer was taken to the emergency room for treatment. According to a local report, one individual was detained in connection with the incident. Earlier in the morning, incendiary bins were set on fire, causing minor damage to part of the Franklin Roosevelt school’s facade. Additional fires were also reported in Reims, including near the Clémenceau high school. These incidents add to the tension surrounding the ongoing mobilization. The student mobilization, which was entering its 20th day on Thursday, shows no signs of winding down. Despite government assurances that measures to replace absent teachers would be introduced soon, the situation remains unresolved. The protests, which began as a response to educational reforms, have grown into broader demonstrations against government policies. Authorities have been working to restore order and investigate the use of weapons during the demonstrations. Meanwhile, the injured officer is recovering, and the detained individual is under investigation. The events in Reims highlight the ongoing challenges faced by French authorities in managing large-scale public unrest.