On 21 May 2013 , about 4 p.m. , Venner committed suicide by firearm in the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris , which led to the evacuation of approximately 1,500 people from the cathedral .
On May 21 , 2013 , about 4 p.m. , Venner committed suicide by firearm in the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris , which led to the evacuation of about 1,500 people from the cathedral .