A video circulating on X claiming to depict a police officer being shot during recent student protests in París, Francia, has been debunked as misleading. Fact-checking organization Fast Check verified the footage actually originates from March 2023. The video was initially shared within the context of ongoing student demonstrations, falsely suggesting current escalating violence. A reverse image search using Google Lens confirmed the original date of the incident, linked to protests concerning pension reforms. This highlights the spread of misinformation during periods of social unrest. The footage’s resurfacing demonstrates the potential for older content to be falsely presented as current events, causing confusion and potentially exacerbating tensions. Users are urged to verify information before sharing it online.