After deadly attack in Trappes, which Macron called 'racist,' questions remain over suspected gunman's motives
A 26-year-old man was killed and five people were injured in an attack with an automatic weapon, west of Paris. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office took over the case as a suspected terrorist murder with racist or Islamophobic motives. 39-year-old Kevin T. is in police custody.
In the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière, a gunman opened fire at three locations, leaving one person dead and five others injured, including a 12-year-old girl with severe wounds. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the racially motivated attack, describing it as an act of terrorism. The incident occurred within 15 minutes, with the victim identified as Pengo Bossio Wangi, a 39-year-old with a criminal history.
The suspect was apprehended shortly after the shooting, and his car contained two weapons. The attack coincided with nationwide protests against living costs, with major museums closing their doors as security increased. Macron visited the site, stating that the victims were targeted solely based on their race or perceived religion, and vowed that such acts have no place in France.
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