Deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack', Macron says
News Source
β’Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:56:06 GMT
π° What Happened
President Emmanuel Macron has called a deadly shooting near Paris a racist terrorist attack. One person was killed and five were hurt on Friday in Trappes and nearby La Verriere. A 12-year-old girl was among the injured.
Macron said the attack was a turning point for the country and had no place in France. Prosecutors named the suspect as Kevin T, a 39-year-old with four past convictions. A member of his family was also held. The suspect was arrested soon after the shootings.
π The Backstory
Witnesses said the gunman drove a grey Renault Clio through several neighbourhoods, firing at people he passed. The mayor of Trappes said the man shot at a petrol station, a medical centre and a playground. Officials said the attack lasted about 15 minutes.
France has been on high alert after weeks of protests and a series of violent incidents. The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office has taken the case, which means investigators believe there was a political or religious motive behind the attack.
π― Why It Matters
The attack shows how fast one gunman can hurt a community. It also raises hard questions about hate speech and safety in French suburbs.
President Emmanuel Macron has called a deadly shooting near Paris a racist terrorist attack. One person was killed and five were hurt on Friday in Trappes and nearby La Verriere. A 12-year-old girl was among the injured.
Macron said the attack was a turning point for the country and had no place in France. Prosecutors named the suspect as Kevin T, a 39-year-old with four past convictions. A member of his family was also held. The suspect was arrested soon after the shootings.
Witnesses said the gunman drove a grey Renault Clio through several neighbourhoods, firing at people he passed. The mayor of Trappes said the man shot at a petrol station, a medical centre and a playground. Officials said the attack lasted about 15 minutes.
France has been on high alert after weeks of protests and a series of violent incidents. The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office has taken the case, which means investigators believe there was a political or religious motive behind the attack.
The attack shows how fast one gunman can hurt a community. It also raises hard questions about hate speech and safety in French suburbs.