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Macron says Paris suburb shooting that killed one person was terrorist and racist act
Reuters • • general
Key Points:
- A gunman opened fire in Trappes, a suburb of Paris, killing one person and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girl who was seriously wounded after being hit eight times.
- French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack as a "terrorist and racist" act, highlighting it as a turning point due to its targeting based on victims' skin color and religion.
- The 39-year-old suspect, identified as Kevin T, was arrested, and the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office (PNAT) has launched an investigation, treating the incident as terrorism linked to far-right ideology.
- The shooting occurred amid heightened tensions in France following violent nationwide protests and ongoing debates on immigration, with local officials calling for a collective rejection of hateful rhetoric.
- Trappes Mayor Ali Rabeh described the attack as racist and Islamophobic, emphasizing the need to condemn ideologies that incite such violence, while noting the diverse backgrounds of the victims.
