In brief
A shooting incident on a Thursday morning in the Paris suburb of Trappes killed one person and left several others injured, with police calling it a possible terrorist attack. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the suspect was arrested and is in custody. The National Anti‑Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the investigation, labeling it a murder linked to a terror enterprise. Early reports suggest the death toll may rise and a child could be among the wounded. The mayor announced the attacker fired from a vehicle at random pedestrians.
Crime in Paris Suburb: Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Hurt
In Trappes, west of Paris, a man opened fire from his car on a Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring at least four others.
Police say the suspect was apprehended the same day and is now in custody, with French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu describing the incident as a “very serious event.”
The National Anti‑Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) is now looking into the case, calling it a “murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.”
Early news reports foreshadow a higher injury count and that a 12‑year‑old child may be among those wounded.
The mayor of Trappes, Ali Rabeh, confirmed that the attacker fired from his vehicle at several people he encountered. Continue reading on BBC News
