NewsWPLG Local 10October 23, 2026Miami-Dade County
A shooting in the Paris suburbs kills one and wounds five in a suspected racist attack
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A gunman firing from a vehicle across three locations in the Paris suburbs killed one person and wounded five others, including a 12-year-old girl, in what authorities termed a racially motivated attack. French police arrested the suspect shortly after the incident, and the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office took over the investigation. President Emmanuel Macron and other officials condemned the shooting as a targeted act of racist terror.
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One person died and five others were injured, leaving three with life-threatening conditions following a 15-minute shooting rampage across two suburban towns.
Key Facts
- A gunman in a vehicle fired at three locations across the towns of Trappes and La Verrière over a span of about 15 minutes.
- One person was killed and at least five others were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl.
- Three of the injured victims sustained life-threatening injuries.
- French police arrested the suspect less than 20 minutes after the shooting began.
- The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office took charge of the case and opened a criminal investigation into terrorist and racist offenses.
- President Emmanuel Macron stated that the suspect's statements suggested a premeditated racist terror attack.
- A search of the suspect's car uncovered a Sten-type submachine gun and tear gas.
- Investigators found the suspect's apartment booby-trapped with three gas cylinders and electrical wires connected to a timer.
- A member of the suspect's immediate family was taken into police custody during the afternoon.
- The person who died was a French man born in 2000.
Who's Mentioned
PersonAli Rabeh“Mayor of Trappes.”locationLa Verrière“Suburban town near Paris where shootings took place.”PersonLaurent Nuñez“Interior Minister who provided details about the timeline and casualties.”locationTrappes“Suburban town west of Paris where shootings took place.”PersonKévin T.“Suspect identified by the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office.”PersonAurore Bergé“Minister for gender equality and fight against discriminations.”PersonEmmanuel Macron“President of France, who described the shooting as a racist terror attack.”locationParis“General region where the suburbs and attack occurred.”PersonSylvie Corbet“Contributor based in Paris.”