The Charlie Hebdo shooting occurred on January 7, 2015, when two gunmen attacked the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. The assailants killed 12 people, including prominent cartoonists and journalists, and injured several others. The attack was motivated by the magazine's controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, which had sparked outrage among some Muslims. In response to the shooting, there were widespread protests and demonstrations in support of free speech, with the slogan "Je suis Charlie" becoming a symbol of solidarity. The incident raised global discussions about freedom of expression, religious extremism, and the challenges of balancing these issues in a diverse society.