French shooting suspect targeted Muslims, Africans, says prosecutor

A suspect in a shooting that killed one person and injured seven others in the Paris suburbs has admitted targeting Muslims, Africans, or North Africans, prosecutors announced on Thursday. Kevin T., 39, opened fire with a submachine gun from a moving vehicle in Trappes and La Verriere on Friday. Most of the victims were of foreign origin.

The suspect was charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise. His lawyers said Kevin T. had been taken into pre-trial detention. Prosecutors revealed that the suspect had been arrested three days prior to the shooting for hitting another driver. No regret was expressed by Kevin T., but he stated he might have mistaken the children for adults.

The prosecutor noted the high level of preparation behind the attack, including the acquisition of several weapon components and items associated with far-right ideology.